Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce enjoyed an emotional hug with his mom, Donna, on the day he turned 35 as he celebrated his birthday in style at the Kelce Car Jam event in Missouri on October 5.

Fans caught the sweet moment despite it seeming to be a personal moment, with the footballer only embracing his maternal parent after stepping off the stage shortly after speaking to the gathered crowd.

He flashed a peace sign to the audience before the affectionate gesture with his mom whilst he wore a grey and white t-shirt as well as a baseball cap and sunglasses to the event which supports his Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation.

The tight end has always been close to his family, enjoying strong bonds with his parents and his older brother, who he credits for rescuing his career when he was in college after he was suspended for a year.

He is also close with his sister-in-law and has good friendships with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, as well as exploding in popularity since he began dating Taylor Swift since August 2023.

It turns out all of those guests, except for the Eras Tour star who couldn’t make it, appeared at Kelce Car Jam to celebrate the Chiefs’ star in a much-needed emotional lift for him following a tough start to the 2024/25 NFL season.

Kelce reveals birthday wish

The weekend has seen a charitable endeavor from the three-time Super Bowl champion but he’s actually intending to celebrate it with victory over the New Orleans Saints on October 7 at the Arrowhead Stadium, also in Missouri.

The Chiefs enter with a 4-0 record, including wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, and the lead of the AFC West, whilst the Saints enter .500.

“How about we go get a win on Monday night,” Kelce said to cheers from the crowd. “How about that? You guys up for that?”