Nicole Hardman and Taylor Swift
Getty Images; WireImageKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had a lot to celebrate in 2024 — including his blossoming friendship with Taylor Swift.
Hardman, 26, posted a carousel of photos throughout the year via Instagram on Tuesday, Dec. 31, including a photo of himself and Swift, 35, from her. Eras Tour– theme party at the beginning of the month.
The party, which was planned by Swift’s boyfriend and Hardman’s teammate, Travis Kelcedropped on December 18th. It came after Swift wrapped up her massive world tour on December 8 and her 35th birthday on December 13.
Hardman’s post also included photos with Katy Perry AND Floyd Mayweatherhis game-winning catch in February’s Super Bowl and his June engagement to his fiancee Chariah Gordon.
Courtesy of Chariah Gordon/Instargam Taylor Swift is fully embraced by Kansas City Chiefs players — and their partners — while meeting Travis Kelce. Swift attended her first Chiefs game in September 2023 and has since become a fixture at Arrowhead Stadium, often bringing friends and family members to join her in the VIP (…)
The couple, who have been dating since 2021, have a son together three22 months old and girl Ci8 months.
Gordon commented on Hardman’s post with three red heart emojis.
Taylor Swift and Nicole Hardman
Courtesy of Mecole Hardman Jr/InstagramSince Swift started dating Kelce, 35, in 2023, she and Gordon have developed a close friendship.
They were first photographed together – along with their partners – in October 2023 in a photo posted on Gordon’s Instagram. Swift planted a kiss on Kelce’s cheek, while Gordon smiled and placed her hand on Hardman’s chest. The image happened to be the first time Swift and Kelce have ever shown PDA.
“I just thought we looked cute and posted it,” Gordon said The people of the viral photo. “I haven’t thought (any) about it, honestly. I didn’t know it would be this big.”
In November 2024, Gordon attended Swift’s Eras Tour in Indianapolis and posted from the VIP section of the stadium. “Go sister!!!!!” Gordon wrote via Instagram Story on Nov. 1, along with a video of Swift performing on stage.
On a trip to Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 10, Swift was photographed holding baby Ci. In a photo shared via Gordon’s Instagram Story, she called Swift “Auntie Tay.”
Sunday, Nov. 10, the Kansas City Chiefs game was a family affair for wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., who had his entire crew in the stands. While Hardman, 26, played in the game against the Denver Broncos, fiancee Chariah Gordon watched from a private suite with their two children. “My baby’s first boss game” (…)
Later that month, Gordon said glamor that Swift sent baby Ci a gift while she was overseas performing Eras Tour.
“It’s so sweet and so thoughtful,” Gordon said, keeping the gift itself under wraps.
Hardman — who has missed the Chiefs’ last four games with a knee injury — is expected to return to the lineup when the team begins its playoff quest in the NFL divisional round the weekend of Jan. 18.
The Chiefs are hoping to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. They will close out the regular season on Sunday, Jan. 5, against the Denver Broncos.
