Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have finally addressed the swirling rumors linking the pop superstar to a surprising cameo in Happy Gilmore 2.
The speculation began after fans convinced themselves that Swift had secretly played a bear in the highly anticipated comedy sequel. The rumor gained traction because Swift is a longtime admirer of the original Happy Gilmore and, of course, her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, also appears in the new film.
However, during her recent appearance on the New Heights podcast, hosted by Travis and his brother Jason Kelce, Swift decided to set the record straight. Jason jokingly asked the Lover hitmaker if she could “confirm or deny” her involvement in the quirky bear role. Without hesitation, Swift laughed and replied, “I can deny!”
The Grammy-winning singer added that she and Kelce often share a laugh over wild rumors about their personal and professional lives. “This is one of those ones where we send it to each other and say, ‘Hey, did you hear I was the bear in there?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah, did you hear we bought a house in Lake Como?’ At this point, of course, people think I’m inside of a bear costume,” Swift said with amusement.
While debunking the claim, Swift also took a moment to praise the actor who actually played the bear. “I’m honored to even be thought of in that context because I loved that movie so much. I watched it multiple times. Whoever did the bear acting was exquisite,” she shared.
The much-talked-about bear scene shows Travis Kelce’s character, a restaurant waiter, trapped in a hilarious daydream sequence where he is tied to a metal post, smeared with honey, and then confronted by a bear. The comedic moment has already become a fan favorite, but Swift has made it clear she had no part in it.
With Swift’s confirmation, fans can finally put the rumors to rest—though it seems the pop icon has no shortage of playful speculation following her every move.