Travis Kelce’s dad Ed has surprising budget for Taylor Swift’s birthday gift that will get her emotional

VANCOUVER, CANADA: With Taylor Swift's 35th birthday on December 13, Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, has been racking his brain to find the perfect gift for the 'Shake It Off' singer.

On the 'Baskin and Phelps' podcast on December 12, Thursday, Ed shared the challenge of selecting a gift for someone as successful and accomplished as Swift, who has been dating his son Travis for over a year.

Ed Kelce believes 'money is meaningless' when it comes to giving Taylor Swift a gift

"Buying Taylor a present is like trying to buy Jason or Travis a present," Ed Kelce explained.

"There's nothing they want that they don't already have," he added.

This is a sentiment many parents can likely relate to — the challenge of finding a thoughtful gift for someone who already has it all. But Ed wasn't deterred.

"You can't go that route," he said, referencing how difficult it is to choose a present for someone like Taylor.

Ed, who is also the father of retired NFL player Jason Kelce, acknowledged that a traditional, expensive approach wouldn’t work.

"The amount of money is meaningless. You're not going to crush Taylor Swift with a gift that cost, you know, $100,000," he said.

Instead, Ed has devised a unique strategy. "You have to look beyond that. You gotta dig down and come up with something special," he continued.

For Ed, the key is emotion over extravagance.

“You gotta find something that triggers the emotion," he disclosed. The ideal gift, according to Ed, doesn’t need to be expensive or flashy but must come from the heart.

In fact, Ed is considering a gift that could be as simple as a thoughtful gesture: “I need to get something that tweaks the strings of her heart that you spend 10 bucks on,” he revealed.

"Then she'll just be all gooey," said the senior Kelce.

It’s clear that Ed is prioritizing a personal touch over price tag, believing that a sentimental gift will have a lasting impact.

Inside Taylor Swift's $2B year and a special birthday 

Taylor Swift's year was a monumental one, marked by the incredible success of her Eras Tour, which grossed over $2 billion in ticket sales.

Fans around the world showered her with love, even singing "Happy Birthday" during her final show on December 8 in Vancouver.

It’s clear that Taylor’s fans are just as dedicated as ever, and her birthday will undoubtedly be another celebration of her stellar career.

The pop sensation marked her special day last year, turning 34, with a star-studded celebration in New York City, surrounded by numerous celebrity friends.

The following day, she shared snapshots from the event on Instagram.

Among the guests were Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Este Haim, Alana Haim, Zoë Kravitz, Antoni Porowski, and her longtime friend Abigail Anderson, all seen enjoying the festivities with Swift.

Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry, were also spotted at the event, with photos showing them outside The Box nightclub in Manhattan, where the celebration continued after a dinner at Freemans Restaurant.

On Instagram, Swift reflected on her monumental year, writing, “Can’t believe this year… actually… happened? Thank you for all your beautiful birthday wishes yesterday.”

She took a moment to acknowledge her major accomplishments in 2023, including the launch of the Eras Tour, the record-breaking success of its theatrical film, and the releases of 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' and '1989 (Taylor's Version)'.