Julia Roberts hugs Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift's Dublin concert and viral video has Swifties in a tizzy
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Julia Roberts caused a stir among fans when she was seen holding onto Travis Kelce during Taylor Swift's third and last Dublin Eras Tour performance. The 56-year-old actress joined other celebrities at Swift's highly anticipated Dublin concert on June 30.
However, it was Roberts' connection with Swift's boyfriend Kelce that sparked debate among Swifties.
Julia Roberts at Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in Dublin. pic.twitter.com/sb22BrslqT
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 30, 2024
🤭 Julia Roberts loves the Big Yeti, Travis Kelce...
— Da🦦Otterside (@DaOtterside) June 30, 2024
If that was anyone other than Pretty Woman herself, playing around with Trav I would be legit mad. pic.twitter.com/xC8wzJkzYj
Julia Roberts meets Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift's Dublin Eras Tour
A TikTok user, @kellyfarrelly, captured a viral video online depicting the interaction between Roberts and Kelce.
In the video, Roberts could be seen engaged in conversation with Travis while holding onto his shoulders, as per DailyMail.
:camera_with_flash::video_camera: Travis Kelce and Julia Roberts :heart_hands::skin-tone-2: pic.twitter.com/GO6GMOeQLe
— Samantha Da Re (@Samantha_dare3) July 1, 2024
The affectionate exchange seemed mutual, with the NFL player warmly rubbing the actress's arms and wearing a smile. However, some social media users deemed the interaction highly inappropriate. Despite being married to cinematographer Danny Moder since 2002, Roberts further engaged with Kelce by grabbing his arms and saying something that caused him to burst into laughter
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The video also captured the actress rubbing Kelce's shoulders and playfully tickling his chest as they chatted and laughed together. They concluded their conversation with a warm hug, both sporting broad smiles, before departing.
travis and julia roberts #DublinTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour #TaylorSwift #traviskelce pic.twitter.com/pBzSwX0Qar
— Swiftie’s Unite (@swiftiesaunite) June 30, 2024
Lip reader analyzes Julia Roberts and Travis Kelce's conversation
After their conversation, a fan skilled in lip reading gave insights into the exchange between Roberts and Kelce.
"Julia is saying, 'I’m just so happy for you guys,'" declared a lip-reading enthusiast, suggesting, "Me thinks she was not a Joe [Alwyn] fan as well."
guys is julia roberts saying “i’m so happy for you guys” to travis? that’s s so cute :face_holding_back_tears: pic.twitter.com/lNHmvW8DLH
— anália (@analiaogs) June 30, 2024
Kelce attended Swift's last Aviva Stadium show following his attendance at a teammate's wedding in California the night before. Swifties speculated that the athlete surprised the pop star, who appeared visibly stunned upon spotting him in the audience.
During Taylor's final concert in Ireland, she performed 'Clara Bow' for the first time and dedicated the song to her 'hero' Stevie Nicks, as per PageSix. The video featuring Roberts and Kelce caused a stir among fans who were captivated by the high-profile interaction.
They commented, "Julia Roberts loves the Big Yeti, Travis Kelce... If that was anyone other than Pretty Woman herself, playing around with Trav I would be legit mad."
:face_with_hand_over_mouth: Julia Roberts loves the Big Yeti, Travis Kelce...
— Da:otter:Otterside (@DaOtterside) June 30, 2024
If that was anyone other than Pretty Woman herself, playing around with Trav I would be legit mad. pic.twitter.com/xC8wzJkzYj
Julia Roberts sparks mixed reactions from Swifties with Travis Kelce hug
Following the widely circulated video of Roberts meeting Kelce at Swift's final tour stop in Ireland, numerous Swifties have eagerly shared their reactions, ranging from criticism to admiration of the encounter.
One explained, "Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant falling in love with Travis Kelce they are one step way from inviting him for the notting hill sequence iktr" Another wrote, "Whoa Julia…. She needs to calm down lol he is uncomfortable" The other questioned, "Is she clawing his chest hair " One tweeted, "I still think it’s weird. It gives touchy aunt vibes."
julia roberts and hugh grant falling in love with with travis kelce they are one step way from inviting him for the notting hill sequence iktr pic.twitter.com/5fwY5ZkZQd
— anália (@analiaogs) June 30, 2024
Whoa Julia…. She needs to calm down lol he is uncomfortable
— abs426@yahoo.com (@abs426yaho57985) June 30, 2024
The fifth slammed, "What is she doing? She's making Travis uncomfortable scratches his shirted chest." One who noticed the uncomfortable feeling of Kelce shared, "He looks slightly uncomfortable with all the touching"
What is she doing? She's making Travis uncomfortable scratches his shirted chest.
— Susan Lacourse (@su55411) June 30, 2024
Meanwhile, one user noticed the affectionate gesture of Robert saying, "Jules is soo cute and affectionate. she’s showering him with attention because of her affection for Taylor n how happy he makes Taylor"
Jules is soo cute and affectionate 🥹🥹
— TSLifetime ( Taylor’s Version) (@tslifetime) June 30, 2024
she’s showering him with attention because of her affection for Taylor n how happy he makes Taylor
One user added, "That's so cute, Julia Robert's is a fan, no threat, he is blushing" The last detailed, "Relax folks! She was there with her daughter who attends college there. She's a big fan and a pal of Taylor's. I think this is her 3rd Eras concert."
That's so cute, Julia Robert's is a fan 💯, no threat, he is blushing
— Joan ☮️🟧 (@seadog926) June 30, 2024
Relax folks! She was there with her daughter who attends college there. She's a big fan and a pal of Taylor's. I think this is her 3rd Eras concert.
— Linda D (@casadaly) July 1, 2024
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