Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been named the most influential wife and girlfriend in the NFL, topping a new ranking that highlights the growing prominence of partners of professional football players. Swift, who is married to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has a combined net worth of $1.8 billion and brings a massive global audience to the sport.
Notable Partners in the League
The ranking, published by the Daily Mail, considers factors such as social media following, career achievements, and overall influence. Swift's inclusion at the top spot reflects her significant cultural impact, amplified by her highly publicized relationship with Kelce since 2023. Their star-studded wedding in July 2026 in New York City was a major offseason event.
Actress Hailee Steinfeld, married to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, secured the second position. Steinfeld, who welcomed a daughter with Allen in April 2026, is a critically acclaimed actress with an Academy Award nomination for her role in "True Grit" and successful music career. The couple tied the knot in May 2025.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, married to Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, ranked third. Biles is one of the most decorated athletes globally, with numerous Olympic and World Championship titles. She has become a prominent advocate for athletes' mental health and abuse survivors.
Rising Influence of NFL Partners
The list also features other notable partners who have built significant careers alongside their relationships with NFL players. Singer-songwriter Madison Beer, engaged to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, holds the fourth position with 39.4 million Instagram followers and a successful music career.
Olivia Culpo, former Miss USA and Miss Universe, and wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, is ranked fifth. Culpo, a model and social media personality, married McCaffrey in 2024.
Brittany Mahomes, co-founder of a fitness brand and co-owner of the KC Current NWSL team, is sixth. She is married to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Other women featured on the list include model Olivia Ponton, partner of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow; model and actress Chloe Kim, partner of Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett; and influencer Marissa Ayers, girlfriend of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.