Kirk Cousins Praises Taylor Swift for Embracing Travis Kelce's Back Hair
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has expressed admiration for Taylor Swift's ability to accept her boyfriend Travis Kelce's distinctive back hair. Kelce, who humorously refers to himself as a “furry son of a bitch,” has recently been the subject of attention due to shirtless photos circulating online.
In an interview with E! News published on May 21, Cousins remarked, “God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that. That’s awesome. Good for her.” His comments highlight a light-hearted take on the situation, showcasing his surprise at Swift's tolerance.
Cousins, 36, quickly clarified that he does not share the same hairy predicament as Kelce. “Thankfully, I don’t have to deal with that, but I’m in a locker room a lot. That’s just a part of life. It is what it is,” he added, reflecting on the realities of being an athlete.
Kelce, 35, addressed his back hair during a recent episode of his podcast “New Heights,” which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. The brothers were discussing the NFL's international game schedule, including the Kansas City Chiefs' upcoming match against the Los Angeles Rams in Brazil this September.
During the podcast, Travis shared his discomfort with playing in hot weather, humorously stating, “Me and heat just don’t do well together.” He acknowledged that while he is excited about the game, he might need to make some wardrobe adjustments throughout.
The topic of Kelce's back hair is not new; it has been a source of playful banter between the brothers. In a 2022 episode of “New Heights,” Jason teased Travis about his nickname “Big Yeti,” which originated from their childhood basketball games. “When Trav was at Cincinnati, he would play basketball in the playground quite a bit,” Jason recounted. “Anyone who has ever played pickup basketball knows there’s shirts and skins.”
Jason humorously described how Travis’s “chest hair, back hair, arm hair, leg hair” would be prominently displayed when he was on the skins team. “I had the big beard, I had the long hair,” Travis chimed in. “It’s just a big ole Yeti out there, man. All the homies on the court were calling me ‘Big Yeti.’”
The sibling rivalry continued when Jason jokingly suggested that he needed a “tit reduction” during an April episode while they laughed over an unflattering photo of Jason from Justin Timberlake’s 8AM Invitational golf tournament in Las Vegas. “In fairness I think it was a little cold,” Jason defended himself, taking the teasing in stride. “Those are just thermostats working. It was a little breezy that day.”
