Brittany Mahomes is standing up for her close friend Taylor Swift, who has been attending football games to support her partner, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
In a February 2 Instagram story, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a Yahoo Sports post that quoted former NBA player-turned-sports-commentator Charles Barkley.
"If you're screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined (football), you're just a loser," read the quote from Barkley.
Under the post, Brittany Mahomes wrote three simple words: "Let. Them. Know."
Mahomes' defense of Swift comes after the two were seen together wearing matching hats following the Chiefs' AFC championship win against the Baltimore Ravens, which secured them a spot in Super Bowl LVIII on February 11.
Back in November 2023, Brittany Mahomes made her friendship with Swift Instagram official by posting a photo of herself posing with Swift, Bell, and Paige Buechele, who is the wife of former Chiefs backup quarterback Shane Buechele.
The photo was posted two days after the trio was seen leaving Swift's Tribeca apartment, coinciding with the day the Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's inaugural match in Germany.
With various Instagram posts and outings on both coasts, it seems that a friendship is developing between Swift and the mother of two. Here's what you need to know.
September 24, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first spotted together
Swift initially sparked excitement among Chiefs and NFL fans when she attended the Chiefs' victory over the Chicago Bears on September 24.
Prior to Kansas City's next game, a win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Swift and Brittany Mahomes were seen dining together in New York City as they got to know each other.
Brittany Mahomes has become part of Swift's circle of friends, which also includes Selena Gomez, Zoë Kravitz, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner, the Haim sisters, and producer Jack Antonoff, as evidenced by their subsequent gatherings.
Oct. 1, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first seen at a game together
The duo were initially seen together at a game when the Chiefs played against the New York Jets on October 1. Alongside Brittany Mahomes, Swift was also spotted with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, and Hugh Jackman that night.
During the Chiefs' 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, the "Blank Space" singer and Brittany Mahomes were also captured on the broadcast celebrating together.
They were observed hugging during the first half and later celebrating a touchdown. Kelce also had a remarkable performance, with Patrick Mahomes connecting with him for nine catches totaling 124 yards in the victory.
Oct. 22, 2023: They debuted a handshake
The two were observed celebrating in style after a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs' 31-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22 as they enthusiastically cheered on Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and the entire Chiefs team.
After a 46-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the second quarter, Swift and the quarterback's wife debuted a new handshake, as captured on the broadcast.
They began with two slaps using the front of their right hands, followed by two slaps with the back of their hands. Swift then pulled Brittany Mahomes toward her for a concluding move.
A new BFF handshake was officially born, although it seemed like the two had practiced beforehand to ensure they could execute it flawlessly when the moment came during the game.
Swift and Brittany Mahomes were also spotted cheering together during other moments of the victory over the Chargers. Brittany Mahomes was frequently seen holding one of her two children with Patrick Mahomes, either her 2-year-old daughter Sterling or her 11-month-old son, Bronze.
And possibly wore matching jewelry
Brittany Mahomes and Swift seem to share connections that extend beyond their shared gesture. TikToker and gemstone wholesaler Julia Hackman Chafé noted that Swift and Brittany Mahomes seemed to be wearing matching jewelry during the game.
Chafé identified Swift wearing the necklace from Cartier's Juste un Clou collection, while Brittany Mahomes had a bracelet from the same collection. Both the necklace and bracelet seem to be shaped like a nail, which is the signature look of Cartier's Juste un Clou collection.
In addition to the Cartier piece, the pop megastar introduced another element on October 22 by wearing one of her signature friendship bracelets adorned with a heart and the number 87, which corresponds to Kelce's jersey number.
Nov. 4, 2023: Brittany Mahomes joins Swift for a night out with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and more
Swift's friend group gathered once again on a November night in New York. Accompanied by longtime friend Selena Gomez and new friend Brittany Mahomes, Swift led the way out of a restaurant, with photographers capturing images of the trio.
In the pictures, Swift is seen holding their hands, while Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid linger a few steps behind.
Nov. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes is pictured leaving Swift's house
Several wives of Kansas City Chiefs players, including Brittany Mahomes, were photographed leaving Swift's New York home on November 5, the same day the Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins in Germany.
"WAGs" is shorthand for "wives and girlfriends" of high-profile sportspeople.
Brittany Mahomes is married to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Paige Buechele is the wife of former Chiefs primary backup quarterback Shane Buechele. Lyndsay Bell is married to Chiefs tight end Blake Bell.
Nov. 6, 2023: Brittany Mahomes posts a photo of her and Swift
Seemingly confirming the gathering on November 5, Brittany Mahomes posted a photo of herself with Swift, Paige Buechele, and Lyndsay Bell, the other women photographed leaving Swift's home.
Dec. 3, 2023: Swift seem to wear the same red coat Brittany Mahomes wore a year prior
At the Chiefs' matchup against the Green Bay Packers on December 3, Swift sported a long red teddy coat paired with an all-black ensemble and gold jewelry as she cheered on Kelce.
On social media, fans speculated whether Swift borrowed the statement piece from Brittany Mahomes, as the quarterback's wife was seen wearing the jacket in 2022.
Dec. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes shares a new pic of her posing with Swift and Lyndsay Bell
It appears that Swift isn't the only one who shares Brittany Mahomes' penchant for big red coats.
In new pictures Mahomes posted on December 5 on Instagram, Swift and Lyndsay Bell, the wife of Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, are seen sporting matching red coats as they pose alongside Mahomes.
The photos were taken at the Chiefs' December 3 game against the Green Bay Packers, where fans noticed that Swift's red coat closely resembled one that Brittany Mahomes wore to a previous game.
Now it seems that Bell also has access to one of the attention-grabbing red coats.
Jan. 6, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Bell grab dinner together in LA
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes spent the evening before the singer's anticipated appearance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards having dinner together in Los Angeles.
Multiple Swiftie update accounts shared photos on X, formerly known as Twitter, of the pop icon and Brittany Mahomes, who is married to Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, leaving a restaurant together on January 6. Lyndsay Bell, the wife of Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, also joined them.
In the pictures, Swift looked stunning in a black mini dress and over-the-knee boots. Brittany Mahomes wore a black blouse, gray mini skirt, and knee-high boots, while Bell braved the chilly LA night in a white turtleneck sweater dress, leather jacket, and black boots.
Their night out occurred before the Golden Globe Awards and the Chiefs' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on January 7. Swift's concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," received nominations for cinematic and box office achievements at the awards show. Variety has predicted that the "Karma" singer could receive the new honor added to the ceremony this year, which recognizes a movie with extensive global audience support.
Swift was absent from the Chiefs-Chargers game, which kicked off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Patrick Mahomes and Kelce did not play during the game and instead rested in preparation for their playoff run.
Jan. 13, 2024: Brittany Mahomes and Swift twin at frigid Chiefs-Dolphins game
Swift and Brittany Mahomes elevated their friendship by donning matching outfits on January 13.
Both attended the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game on January 13 wearing custom puffer jackets designed by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
Brittany Mahomes shared sporty photos of the duo on January 14, showcasing their matching jackets and white hats.
"Twinning & Winning 💯," she captioned the pictures.
Both jackets were bright red and designed to keep warm in the frigid -4 degree-temperature at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.
Swift's jacket prominently featured the number 87 — her boyfriend Travis Kelce's number — on the front and back. Brittany Mahomes' jacket displayed the number 15, corresponding to her husband Patrick Mahomes' number.
Juszczyk posted a video on Instagram documenting the design process, with the caption, "An honor of a lifetime!!!!! Thank you @taylorswift & @brittanylynne."
Brittany Mahomes replied, "We love you and are so thankful."
Jan. 28, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell celebrate Chiefs AFC win
The two friends celebrated the Chiefs' 17-10 victory over the Ravens on January 28 by posing in matching black Chiefs AFC Champion hats.
"LVIII," Mahomes captioned the series of pictures on Instagram on January 30, referring to the Roman numeral for Super Bowl 58.
After winning the AFC Championship game, the Chiefs are now set to compete in Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 11.
In addition to posting pictures of their matching hats on January 30, Brittany Mahomes also shared an adorable photo of herself and Swift holding onto Lyndsay Bell's pregnant belly.
Bell wore a huge grin as Swift took a drink, and Mahomes smiled from ear to ear.