The recent wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which took place at Madison Square Garden on July 3, surprised many fans with its eclectic guest list. While some attendees like Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid were expected, the presence of stars such as Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, and Pete Wentz sparked widespread curiosity about their connections to the couple.
Unexpected Guests and Their Swift Connections
Hugh Grant, the British actor, was among the most surprising guests for many. Grant has been a public supporter of Swift's Eras Tour, attending a show at Wembley Stadium in 2024 with his family. He later shared that Swift personally welcomed them backstage and that he had tequila shots with Kelce at the event.
Ethan Hawke's invitation stemmed from his appearance in Swift's 2024 music video for "Fortnight." Swift publicly praised Hawke and Josh Charles, calling them "the coolest guys on earth" after their collaboration.
Celebrity chef Alison Roman's inclusion was also a point of discussion. Swift has openly expressed admiration for Roman's recipes since at least 2021, with Roman possessing a framed note from Swift detailing her favorite dishes.
Pete Wentz, frontman of Fall Out Boy, has a long-standing connection with Swift. They performed together at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013, and Swift has cited Wentz's lyricism as an influence on her songwriting. Fall Out Boy also collaborated with Swift on her track "Electric Touch" for "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)".
Former soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle were also present. Both have become vocal supporters of Swift and Kelce's relationship, with Swift even inspiring Wambach's daughter to learn guitar.
Adam Sandler, who officiated the ceremony, has spoken fondly of Swift for years, and his daughters are reportedly huge fans. Kelce also recently made a cameo in "Happy Gilmore 2," a project for which Sandler praised Kelce's acting abilities.
Sportscasters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, co-hosts of "The Calm Down" podcast, have a more direct link to the couple's relationship. They have publicly advocated for Swift and Kelce to date and vacationed together with the couple in Montana.
Barbara Corcoran, the "Shark Tank" star, has frequently praised Swift's business acumen, calling her a "smart entrepreneur." Corcoran even received a care package from Swift containing Eras Tour merchandise after the release of "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology."
Author Jenny Han, known for "The Summer I Turned Pretty," was another surprise guest. The Prime Video series based on her books features Swift's music with her explicit approval, indicating a mutual admiration.
These connections reveal a carefully curated guest list, with many attendees sharing significant personal or professional ties to Swift and, in some cases, Kelce, dispelling the notion of a randomly assembled group of celebrities.