Julia Fox Defends Taylor Swift Amid Chiefs' NFL Losses Blame

Actress Julia Fox has defended pop star Taylor Swift against unfair criticism blaming her for the Kansas City Chiefs' poor performance, particularly following losses involving her fiancé, tight end Travis Kelce. Fox highlighted the irrational and sexist tendency among some sports fans to scapegoat athletes' partners, noting that when men lose games, women are often unfairly blamed due to superstitions and double standards. She criticized this pattern as "crazy" and emphasized that women are unfairly targeted despite having no influence on game outcomes. Kelce himself has publicly accepted responsibility for his on-field mistakes, including apologizing for a collision with a teammate. Despite the scrutiny, Swift and Kelce's relationship remains strong, and the Chiefs organization continues to support Kelce, viewing blame narratives as distractions. This situation underscores the intersection of celebrity culture and sports fandom, where personal relationships can become focal points for fan frustration rather than athletic performance.