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“Thankfully, I don't have to deal with that”: Kirk Cousins takes a jab at Travis Kelce's body hair and Taylor Swift's tolerance of it

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Travis Kelce is once again in the headlines — not for his football skills or celebrity relationship, but for something far more relatable: body hair . A shirtless photo of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently went viral, sparking widespread conversation on social media. Fans noted the visible body hair on his back, leading to a flurry of reactions — and even a good-natured comment from NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins .

Kirk Cousins praises Taylor Swift for embracing Travis Kelce’s body hair in viral shirtless photo moment
During an interview with E! News, Cousins was asked about Kelce’s now-famous shirtless pic and had a warm message for none other than Taylor Swift, Kelce’s high-profile girlfriend. “God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that,” Cousins quipped with a laugh. “That's awesome. Good for her.”


Cousins also shared that he personally doesn’t deal with back hair, but he’s seen enough of it in NFL locker rooms to know it's not unusual. “Thankfully, I don't have to deal with that, but I'm in a locker room a lot,” he explained. “That's just a part of life. It is what it is.”



Travis Kelce, known for his candid and humorous nature, didn’t shy away from addressing the viral photo himself. On the May 21 episode of his New Heights podcast, he gave fans a lighthearted explanation for why he wore two shirts while recording. "I'm a furry son of a [expletive]," Kelce joked. "Me and heat just don't do well together."

The remark underscores Kelce’s comfort in his own skin, and the fact that Swift doesn’t seem fazed by the online chatter speaks volumes about the couple’s dynamic. While their relationship is often scrutinized by fans and media alike, moments like this offer a glimpse into the authenticity that grounds them.

The buzz around the photo and the subsequent commentary from Cousins have sparked a wave of admiration from fans. Many praised the quarterback’s laid-back, respectful tone, while others appreciated how Kelce took the attention in stride.

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In a culture often fixated on curated perfection, both Kelce’s self-deprecating humor and Cousins’ respectful nod to Swift offered a refreshing reminder: body hair is normal, love is real, and confidence always wins.
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