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Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs and the boyfriend of pop superstar Taylor Swift, has a big goal in mind: to become as famous as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the former WWE wrestler turned Hollywood actor and producer.
To achieve this, Kelce has hired five agents from Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the most powerful talent agencies in the world, to help him land more opportunities in the entertainment industry, such as movie roles, endorsements, and appearances12.
Kelce’s managers, the Eanes brothers, revealed that they have been working on a carefully crafted plan to make Kelce a mainstream celebrity for the past two years, ever since he won the Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 20231.
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They said that Kelce has a natural charisma and personality that can appeal to a wide audience, and that he is open to trying new things and taking risks1.
“He wants to be as big as The Rock,” said Ryan Eanes, one of Kelce’s managers. "He has that kind of potential and ambition. He’s not just a football player, he’s an entertainer, a brand, a mogul."1
Kelce’s popularity has soared in recent months, partly thanks to his high-profile relationship with Swift, who he started dating in late 2023. The couple has been spotted at various events and locations, such as the Met Gala, the Grammy Awards, and Disneyland, sparking media attention and fan frenzy12.
Kelce has also been praised for his on-field performance and leadership, as he helped the Chiefs reach their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance this year. He is widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, and has broken several records in his position3.
Kelce has already dipped his toes into the entertainment world, as he starred in his own reality TV show, “Catching Kelce”, in 2016, where he dated 50 women from different states. He also hosted a podcast, “The Travis Kelce Show”, in 2020, where he interviewed celebrities and athletes. He has also made cameo appearances in shows like “The League” and "Ballers"12.
Kelce’s managers said that he is currently reviewing several movie scripts, and that he is interested in doing comedy, action, and drama genres. They said that he is inspired by The Rock, who also transitioned from sports to movies, and that he hopes to work with him someday1.
“He’s a huge fan of The Rock, and he respects his work ethic and success,” said Matt Eanes, another one of Kelce’s managers. "He wants to follow his footsteps and become a global icon."1
Kelce has already received a shoutout from The Rock himself, after he used one of his famous catchphrases, “Know your role and shut your mouth, you jabroni”, to taunt the Cincinnati mayor, who had trash-talked the Chiefs before the AFC Championship Game456.
The Rock tweeted at Kelce, saying, "My boy Trav out here cuttin’ Rock promos with the Love it!! Super bowl bound!!"4
Kelce replied, saying, "Much love my brother!! Appreciate you paving the way for guys like me!!"4
Kelce will face the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl on February 4, where he will try to win his second championship ring. After that, he may pursue his Hollywood dreams, and become the next big thing in showbiz
