“Gracie Hunt, Chiefs Heiress, Enters Relationship with Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend Travis, Straining Friendship”

the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt spoke about the pop superstar’s NFL presence amid her relationship with Kansas City’s star tight end.

“First of all, I think we’re all so excited to see two such phenomenal people happy. I mean, it’s so easy for us to cheer for and for the entire world to cheer for because they’re wonderful for each other, and it’s just been so fun to watch this love story unfold. So, that’s just been so special to see how happy they are,” Hunt said.

“And also, to have so many young, especially female fans, watching football, interested in football and maybe considering playing flag football and also cheering for the Chiefs.”“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings, so I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,” Kelce said in July.

Swift heard about Kelce’s remarks and the two began hanging out shortly after.as part of her “Person of the Year” cover story for 2023.

“We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other.”“They’re holding the signs. They’re saying, whatever it is, ‘I’m here for Taylor’ or ‘I’m here for Taylor’s boyfriend,’” the former Miss Kansas USA winner said.

The Chiefs, now 9-6, will look to bounce back Sunday against the Bengals in a New Year’s Eve showdown at Arrowhead Stadium.

It remains to be seen if Swift will close out the year with Chiefs Kingdom.

Who Is Gracie Hunt? All About the Daughter of Kansas City Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt

Gracie Hunt was a pageant queen and has worked for the Chiefs

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Gracie Hunt and her dad Clark Hunt during the NFL Draft Red Carpet at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. . PHOTO: BARRY BRECHEISEN/GETTY

Football is in Gracie Hunt’s DNA.

Her father, Clark Hunt, inherited ownership of the Kansas City Chiefs, along with his mother and siblings, when his father, Lamar Hunt, died in 2006.

Gracie’s grandfather is also football royalty — Lamar was instrumental in establishing the American Football League (AFL) as a competitor to the National Football League (NFL) and he even coined the term “Super Bowl.” Lamar founded the Dallas Texans in 1960 before relocating the team to Kansas City and rebranding it as the Chiefs.

Clark is now the chairman and CEO of the four-time Super Bowl champion team. He and his wife Tavia Hunt welcomed Gracie in 1999, and she has become a fixture at Chiefs games, cheering on the team, taking photos and attending press conferences.

She has even spent time at the games with Taylor Swift after the pop star started a relationship with the team’s tight end, Travis Kelce, in 2023.

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Ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl, Gracie told the New York Post how special it was to see the Chiefs return to the championship after winning in 2023.

“We know how special this Chiefs era is so we make a point to soak up every moment,” she said. “It’s such a difficult journey to reach the AFC Championship game, let alone to win it on the road as underdogs and then earn the right to go back to the Super Bowl, and I just feel so blessed to have so many joyful memories.”

On Feb. 11, 2024, the Chiefs won the Super Bowl again, for the second year in a row and Gracie celebrated the milestone in Las Vegas with her family and the team.

Here’s everything to know about Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

She is the oldest of three children

Clark Hunt and his wife Tavia Hunt with their daughters Gracie and Ava.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Gracie is the eldest child of Clark and Tavia’s three children.

Her younger brother, Knobel Hunt, studied at Southern Methodist University, and her younger sister, Ava Hunt, has been a cheerleader and track athlete at her Texas high school.

She is a beauty queen

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Gracie started her pageant-winning streak with Miss Texas Teen International in 2016 and 2018. Three years later, she was crowned Miss Kansas USA.

Tavia, Gracie’s mom, has a history in pageantry, with a similar timeline to her daughter. The older Hunt was Miss Missouri Teen USA in 1990 and went on to also win Miss Kansas USA in 1993.

Gracie told PEOPLE in 2021 that she got a lot of support from her mom while competing. “It’s really nice to get to walk down a road with someone who has been down that path before,” she said. “It really has just bonded us so much.”

She dreamed of being a soccer star

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt at a USWNT soccer game.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

She may be devoted to the Chiefs but Gracie was once partial to a different type of football.

“Soccer was my first love,” she told PEOPLE in 2021. “I wanted to play in college. I won the championship when I was in high school with my high school team, and played club, as well.”

“After suffering four concussions, that was a dream that I could no longer pursue, which is really hard when you work your entire life to be good at something,” she continued. “I had to find a new dream.”

Her love of the game wasn’t out of left field, either. Her late grandfather Lamar was part-founder of Major League Soccer in 1996 and her father Clark was on Southern Methodist University’s nationally ranked soccer team.

“Soccer helped build my relationship with my dad. He was my first coach when I was little and those are sweet memories I’ll always cherish,” she told Maxim in 2023.

She is a philanthropist

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt with a statue of Ronald McDonald.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Gracie started the organization Breaking Barriers Through Sports in 2016 to encourage people to find confidence through sports.

She joined forces with NFL Play60 to organize clinics for kids to receive top-notch sports coaching and the young philanthropist has also organized soccer workshops in Zambia, South Africa, Russia and Brazil.

The eldest Hunt sibling has also been an ambassador for the Special Olympics.

She is a health enthusiast

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Having lived with celiac disease since childhood, Gracie was inspired to obtain a nutrition accreditation and personal training certification.

“Health and nutrition are something I care a lot about, and I love creating delicious and healthy dishes in the kitchen,” she told Maxim in 2023.

When Gracie decided to hang up her pageant sashes, she switched to distance running. According to her website, Gracie “completed two full marathons and two half marathons in 2022.” As always, her family was on hand to dole out support.

“When it comes to my newfound running passion, I love how supportive my friends and family have been,” she told Maxim. “My mom always believes in me and has given me the support and encouragement to take leaps of faith throughout my life. My dad has a little stopwatch and enjoys tracking me and analyzing my splits during my races.”

She has a degree in sports management

Clark Hunt and his daughter Gracie Hunt at the F1 Montreal Grand Prix.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Gracie graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s degree in sports management and broadcast journalism — she is also pursuing a sports management master’s at the University of Kansas.

Gracie has put her education to work in the family business on brand development and marketing for the Chiefs.

“I love working in sports and I see myself being involved in one capacity or another throughout my life, but I have also loved getting to pursue my own ventures and see where that takes me,” she said in a 2023 Q&A with Interview Magazine.

She runs a blog

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt with the 2023 Superbowl Championship trophy.GRACIE HUNT INSTAGRAM

Gracie runs a lifestyle blog aptly titled “Living Gracefully,” where she shares content on fitness, fashion, philanthropy, travel, beauty and more.

Entries include workout tips, links to shop her looks and travel advice for New York City, Iceland and Kansas City, among others.

She is a cover girl

Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt at the Tao X Maxim Big Game Party on Feb. 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona.JERRITT CLARK/GETTY

Maxim’s March 2023 issue featured Gracie as the cover star. In the accompanying interview, she discussed her philanthropic work, family dynamics, athletic pursuits and shared what she looks for in a relationship.

“My top three things: does he align with me on a faith basis? Is he athletic? What does his work ethic look like? And if you’re funny with a great personality that’s hard to beat,” Gracie said.

The former beauty queen also said she was thankful for the chance to follow in the footsteps of other impressive cover girls.

“I’ve always admired the many strong, smart, successful women featured in Maxim,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “They have inspired me in the fearless pursuit of their careers & dreams which makes this cover so meaningful to me. It still feels surreal!”

She is friends with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.GRACIE HUNT/INSTAGRAM

After Swift began attending Chiefs games in 2023 to support Kelce, Gracie and the rest of the Hunt family have become friends with the megastar.

For Swift’s 34th birthday, Gracie posted a heartfelt tribute to the singer on Instagram and opened up about her personality. “Happy birthday to this queen!💖 Bright, beautiful, beyond talented and engaging,” she wrote in the caption. “Hope it’s your best & most blessed year yet!”

It appears that Gracie was already a fan of Swift — in her birthday post, she included photos of herself at multiple Swift concerts over the years.

“Growing up a fan of Taylor, it’s been beyond exciting to have her attend games and watch her joy and fun cheering on Travis and the Chiefs, the team that I’ve grown up loving and cheering for my whole life,” she told the NYPost in February 2024.

Gracie even confirmed to PEOPLE ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl that Swift was en route after her Eras tour shows in Tokyo. “We’re excited,” she added after noting that the pop star was already on her flight to Las Vegas.