“She Was a Little Nipper”: Tammy Reid Recalls Meeting Taylor Swift 20 Years Ago

Taylor Swift already had a connection to the Kansas City Chiefs through head coach Andy Reid and his family, long before her relationship with Travis Kelce became one of the most talked-about storylines in sports and pop culture. Let’s just say, Reid knew Swift quite well before his star tight end ever did.

In a recent conversation with TMZ, Andy’s wife, Tammy Reid, revealed that the family first met Swift nearly two decades ago. This was when Andy was coaching in Philadelphia, and Swift was just a little girl.

Tammy then recollected things about Swift, painting a picture of how the pop star was, long before global superstardom.

“We met Taylor back in Philly probably 20 years ago,” Tammy said. “I mean, she was just a little nipper, and we’ve kept in touch ever since.”

Despite how life has changed since then, Tammy says one thing has remained the same: Swift’s character.

“She’s a good person,” Tammy said, echoing a perception that has become common among Chiefs players and staff. Despite being “the most famous celebrity in the world,” Tammy noted that Swift remains remarkably grounded and genuine.

That down-to-earth quality is where Tammy drew an unexpected, and affectionate, comparison between Swift and her husband.

“Taylor’s just the girl next door,” said Tammy. “She’s just a regular person who is super famous. Kind of like my husband.”

Tammy then explained that she and Swift actually share several hobbies, describing the singer as someone who needlepoints, bakes, and cooks. Swift has even made Pop-Tarts for Andy and some of the Chiefs players. This reinforces the idea that, behind the fame, Swift is entirely approachable.

Andy himself has publicly spoken about how grounded Swift is. Speaking to People in August, the four-time Super Bowl-winning coach praised Swift not just for her celebrity status, but for who she is away from the spotlight.

“She’s a good girl, first of all,” Reid said. “And I mean, might be the most famous lady in the world right now since the queen has passed away. But what a phenomenal person she is.”

Despite all the attention surrounding Swift and Kelce’s relationship, Tammy made it clear she wouldn’t be sharing any inside information about wedding plans. Even if she has it. “I do not have the save-the-date,” she said with a laugh.

The comments arrive during a challenging period for the Chiefs, who were eliminated from playoff contention after a Week 15 loss to the Chargers. This brought the curtains down on a remarkable run of 10 straight postseason appearances.