Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Skip 2026 Oscars

The couple has never attended the Academy Awards before, and this year is no exception.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:16am

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Neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce attended the 2026 Oscars ceremony, as neither has any projects eligible for this year's awards, and neither is presenting during the show. While the couple has a history of attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, they have not been spotted at the main Oscars event. Swift and Kelce are at the top of their respective fields, with Swift having won 14 Grammys and Kelce winning three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious awards shows in the entertainment industry, and the absence of high-profile celebrities like Swift and Kelce is notable. However, their focus on their own successful careers in music and sports, respectively, is understandable.

The details

Swift and Kelce have never attended the Oscars ceremony together or separately. While they have a history of attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, they were not spotted on the red carpet of this year's ceremony. Neither has any projects eligible for this year's Academy Awards, and neither is presenting during the show.

  • Taylor Swift last attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.
  • Travis Kelce made his debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2023.

The players

Taylor Swift

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who has not yet attended the Oscars ceremony.

Travis Kelce

A three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs who has also not attended the Oscars ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Without a doubt, without a doubt [watching her be on top of her field inspire me to continue playing].”

— Travis Kelce (The Pat McAfee Show)

“It's just amazing to see her keep going to the table. Keep finding new things to write about. Keep finding new melodies and things like that. And on top of that, still seeing her have that love and joy in what she does, of course that's motivating. That's motivating for anyone to see, let alone, you know, [me watching] my fiancée and knowing that I'm going through something where I'm trying to figure out exactly what the future holds for me. Something like that definitely motivates me to say, 'You know what? I'm not done either. I've still got some ideas in the back of my mind. I've still got some juice left to play this game.'”

— Travis Kelce (The Pat McAfee Show)

What’s next

Kelce just announced this week that he plans to play another season with the Chiefs.

The takeaway

While Swift and Kelce are at the top of their respective fields, their absence from the Oscars this year is understandable, as they have no projects eligible for the awards and are not presenting. Their focus on their own successful careers in music and sports is commendable.