Taylor Swift revealed a funny moment involving Travis Kelce confusing Greta Gerwig with Hugh Grant’s wife during her London Eras Tour in June 2024. The singer recounted the mix-up on Late Night with Seth Meyers, highlighting the amusing encounter tied to her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The London Show and Kelce’s Anticipation
Before the concert, Swift told Travis Kelce that his favorite director, Greta Gerwig, would be in the VIP section. Excited, the football player looked forward to meeting the filmmaker behind Barbie. Following the show, while catching up with Kelce, Swift learned that he had been mingling with several celebrities including Tom Cruise, Hugh Grant, and Liam Hemsworth.
Travis Kelce’s Awkward Joke and Confusion
When asked about meeting Gerwig, Kelce shared he made a joke he thought might have grown old.
“I did… I think I told an annoying joke that she’s heard too many times,”
he admitted. He explained,
“I walked up to her and I was like, ‘I love ‘Barbie. I’m just Ken, too.’ And then I pointed to you.”
Despite Kelce’s attempt, Gerwig
“smiled politely, but she didn’t say anything,”
which Swift found unusual given Greta’s typical demeanor. Kelce then recounted that Gerwig spent the night talking closely with Hugh Grant, adding,
“they might be doing a movie together. Like, they were really, really close. Like, I’m talking about, like, they were dancing all night. Like, had all these inside jokes. They kind of seem like they’re like soulmates.”
Swift joked back at Kelce,
“The tea is crazy tonight, Travis.”
The Case of Mistaken Identity
As Kelce described dancing with a fun family up front, Swift began browsing her phone and spotted videos of him dancing with Greta Gerwig. She showed the video to Kelce, saying,
“Travis, here’s a video of you with Greta. It feels like… It feels like she thought the joke was funny.”
Kelce surprised her by replying, “Oh, that’s not Greta.”
Swift pieced together that Kelce had mistaken Anna Eberstein, Hugh Grant’s wife, for Gerwig, explaining why the response had been so reserved. The mix-up became a source of amusement during the interview, with host Seth Meyers teasing,
“The bad news for you is he has face blindness and the good news is he can recognize true love.”
Reactions from Hugh Grant and Taylor Swift
Hugh Grant, who was present at the London show, never mentioned the confusion publicly. Instead, he praised Swift and Kelce in a message posted on X, writing,
“Dear @taylorswift13, You have an incredible show, an amazing and v hospitable team and excellent if gigantic boyfriend (#tequilashots.). Thanks so much from one ageing London boy, wife and thrilled 8 year old #halfgirlhalfbracelet.”
Swift responded warmly to the shoutout, saying,
“As a long time Hugh Grant stan this tweet is very important to my culture.”
The Lighter Side of Celebrity Mix-Ups and Tours
This amusing episode offers a glimpse into the unpredictable moments behind star-studded events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, reflecting the fun and chaos that often accompany such gatherings. The Greta Gerwig Travis Kelce mix-up not only entertained audiences but highlighted the informal side of celebrity encounters. As Swift continues to promote her latest work and tour globally, such stories add a humanizing and relatable touch to her experiences on and off stage.
