The Tortured Poets Department may be nominated for five Grammys, but the spotlight shines brightest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, whose remarkable partnership has emerged as the most celebrated collaboration of the year.

Throughout their relationship, Taylor and Travis have transformed their mutual support into a captivating spectacle. Fans are now eagerly scanning the audience at stadiums and concert venues worldwide, looking for the significant other of the performer, whether on a grand stage or a competitive field. This has created an engaging dynamic where their relationship becomes part of the entertainment, generating buzz and excitement among supporters and followers alike.

While The Eras Tour may have concluded, the 2024-25 NFL postseason is in full swing, with Travis and his Kansas City Chiefs set to compete in their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game on February 26. Their pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl victory, which would mark their fourth championship in just six years, adds an exhilarating layer to this ongoing narrative.

“When you say a relationship is public, that means I?m going to see him do what he loves, we?re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don?t care,” Taylor explained in a 2023 interview with TIME when she was honored as Person of the Year. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you?re seeing someone.” This perspective highlights the freedom they have found in their openness.

And where is the fun?let alone the normalcy?in hiding such a vibrant connection? Embracing their relationship publicly allows them to enjoy shared experiences without the burden of secrecy, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with genuine moments.