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Kelce, Jost Compare Swift, Johansson Fame on Podcast

5/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On May 13, 2026, Travis Kelce, tight end, and Colin Jost, cast member, joked about a “plus-one fraternity” comparing the fame of partners Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson on Kelce’s New Heights podcast.
Jost said fans approach him more because Johansson’s fame makes her seem less approachable, limiting his stand-up jokes about her.
Kelce called himself a Swift fan and said he values having a partner who understands public scrutiny.

History

Historical Context

Tom Cruise met Nicole Kidman on the 1989 set of Days of Thunder, married them on December 24 1990 in Colorado, and they later adopted two children before separating in February 2001. Their high-profile union sparked intense tabloid scrutiny that set a template for later celebrity pair obsessions, such as Travis Kelce’s podcast jokes about Taylor Swift.

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Story summary

On May 13, 2026, Travis Kelce, tight end, and Colin Jost, cast member, joked about a “plus-one fraternity” comparing the fame of partners Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson on Kelce’s New Heights podcast.
Jost said fans approach him more because Johansson’s fame makes her seem less approachable, limiting his stand-up jokes about her.
Kelce called himself a Swift fan and said he values having a partner who understands public scrutiny.

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