Taylor Swift, one of the most recognized stars in the world, has an influence that transcends borders and sports. With her relationship with three-timeSuper BowlchampionTravis Kelce, the singer’s every move is scrutinized by millions. However, during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas, an unexpected twist surprised everyone: Swift did not attend the game, but someone very much like her did.
The confusion began when fans noticed a woman in the stadium’s VIP seats, sporting an iconic Swift look: flowing blonde hair and bright red lipstick. Many assumed the singer was there to support Kelce, prompting a flurry of social media posts claiming it was her.
But it wasn’t Taylor Swift. Responsible for the mix-up was Olivia Adamonis, a fan and creator of TikTok who had never posted on the platform before. In a video that has already racked up more than 1.3 million views, Olivia explained how she ended up being the center of attention during the game.
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The impact of a simple confusion
According to Olivia, she and her best friend were enjoying the game from a suite when she noticed fans taking pictures and waving at her. “I just waved back because I didn’t want to seem rude,” she confessed in the video. While she understood the confusion, she assured that she wasn’t looking for attention, “I think it was my hair and makeup, but I understand why people might have thought it was Taylor.”
At the end of the game, a staff member informed her that she was trending on Twitter and TikTok. Upon reviewing the posts, she discovered hundreds of photos and videos of her, with excited fans believing they were seeing Taylor Swift in person.
Olivia’s appearance not only generated laughs and comments on social media, but also underscores the level of fascination Swift and Kelce have generated as a couple. The inordinate attention to even someone with a remote resemblance to the singer demonstrates how fans can turn any event into a viral phenomenon.
What became clear is that Taylor Swift’s fandom remains as passionate as ever, willing to meet her anywhere, even when she’s not there.
Kansas City Chiefs still eye record-breaking season
With the win, the Chiefs have now won 21 of their last 22 games dating back to last season. They also reached their highest single-season win total, becoming just the eighth team in NFL history to record 15 wins in a season – the first since Cam Newton’s 2015 Panthers. Heading into their next game in Denver, the Chiefs will likely be looking to tie Tom Brady’s 2007 Patriots as the team with the most regular-season wins in history. The Patriots finished that season undefeated at 16-0, the second team ever to do so in the regular season, as the Don Shula Dolphins did it in 1972, but they finished 14-0. It’s worth noting that the NFL is expanding its schedule from 17 weeks to 18 weeks starting in 2021. The records continue to pile up for the Chiefs as they chase the first three-peat in NFL history, a position once held by Tom Brady but never realized.
But for the Chiefs, Brady’s 2007 season also serves as a cautionary tale. Despite his surreal season, it ended with Brady’s first Super Bowl loss to Eli Manning and the Giants. Heading into their next meeting, Mahomes boasts a 13-1 record against the Broncos, but will likely sit this one out, with Carson Wentz expected to step in and break the single-season win record. Andy Reid will likely choose to rest his stars, including Travis Kelce, who is on pace for his lowest yards and touchdowns totals in a season. Even if the Chiefs lose to the Broncos – who, unlike Kansas City, are likely to contend for a playoff spot – the Chiefs’ focus will remain solely on their quest for a historic three-peat
