Travis Kelce opens up on his plans to break into the entertainment business as the Chiefs star looks ahead to life after the NFL: ‘We’ll see where that road takes me’

Travis Kelce revealed that he plans to pursue a career in entertainment once he hangs up his shoes and helmet.

The three-time Super Bowl champion is no stranger to the lights and cameras on and off the football field. With an already decorated career as an athlete, the 34-year-old admitted to considering the entertainment business after the NFL.

In an interview with The Hollywood ReporterKelce was asked about appearing on Saturday Night Live in 2023 and if scripted comedy is on his radar.

“It still is, and I’m here in Los Angeles trying to get more comfortable in the entertainment world before we start this football thing again, knowing that that’s my main focus in my life, and it always will be until “I’m done playing,” Kelce shared.

“But I’m definitely still venturing into the world of screenwriting, the world of entertainment, and we’ll see where that path takes me.” I’m really excited, but at the same time I know I’m a bit of an amateur in that world, so I definitely have to get comfortable and, I don’t know, put my own creativity into it.’

Given his superstar status in the NFL, it’s no surprise that other on-screen opportunities fell to the tight end. Additionally, her relationship with pop star Taylor Swift brought her popularity to New Heights in 2023.

Kelce’s long-term agents, Andre and Aaron Eanes, have also helped put Kelce on the map on and off the field. The twins revealed in January that Kelce dreamed of being as famous as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

In addition to appearing in the coveted SNL co-host position, Kelce has starred in several television commercials, partnered with the Chiefs to launch a clothing line, and started what is now one of the biggest sports podcasts with his brother Jason.

Kelce has also dabbled in event promotion, with the second Kelce Jam music festival set to be announced on March 2. The seven-hour festival will take place on May 18 in Kansas City and will be headlined by Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2chainz.

To the disappointment of many fans, Swift will not appear at the festival. While Kelce hosts the Jam in Kansas City, the 14-time Grammy winner will take her record-breaking Eras tour to Sweden.

In the same interview, Kelce shared what he learned from watching Swift perform during the early stages of the tour.

“Don’t try to be Taylor, that’s what I learned,” Kelce revealed. ‘Yes, she is in another stratosphere. She is the best at what she does for a reason. It’s because she is very eloquent and very focused on everything she does.

And that’s the beauty of this. It would be silly if she ever tried to get anything out of what she does, other than just enjoying the people who show up. I think that’s something that she could probably bring out: she really identifies with the people that she performs in front of, so I accept that.”