Taylor Swift is all about “The Life of a Showgirl” right now — but she’s putting one rumor to rest: she did not secretly suit up in a bear costume to wrestle her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in Netflix’s new comedy, Happy Gilmore 2.
The pop icon addressed the chatter during Wednesday night’s episode of “New Heights”, the podcast hosted by Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, finally setting the record straight for Swifties and movie buffs alike.
The Rumor That Went Wild
When Happy Gilmore 2 dropped on July 25, fans were convinced that the mystery performer in one outrageous scene — where a bear mauls a honey-covered Travis Kelce — was none other than Taylor Swift herself.
Social media lit up with “Taylor in a bear suit” theories, with some even pointing to her history of wearing elaborate costumes during tours and music videos as “proof.”
Taylor’s Response: Honored, But Not Her
On the podcast, Taylor laughed off the speculation but admitted she was flattered.
“I’m honored people thought it was me,” she said, “but it ain’t me.”
She went on to credit the actual performer — Brandon Alan Smith, listed on IMDb as “Bear Performer” — for delivering what she called an “exquisite performance.”
Shout-Out to Bad Bunny
Taylor didn’t stop at praising the bear. She also tipped her hat to Bad Bunny, who plays the role of setting up the scene by slathering Travis in honey before leaving him for the bear’s arrival.
“His comedic timing was perfect,” she gushed.
A Star-Studded Comedy Comeback
The scene is just one outrageous moment in a film packed with celebrity cameos. Alongside Travis and Bad Bunny, the cast also features:
- Kid Cudi
- Nick Swardson
- Eminem
- Post Malone
- Margaret Qualley
Plus, Happy Gilmore veterans Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Ben Stiller return alongside Adam Sandler, reprising his iconic role.
📷 | Taylor Swift showing support for Happy Gilmore 2
— Taylor Swift Updates ❤️🔥 (@swifferupdates) July 25, 2025
“Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on @/netflix as soon as humanly possible 🍯” pic.twitter.com/EwWvp66KLz
Taylor’s Review: 13/10
Even though she didn’t cameo in the bear suit, Taylor is still one of the movie’s loudest cheerleaders.
Shortly after the premiere, she posted:
“Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on Netflix as soon as humanly possible 🍯”
Her glowing endorsement has only added to the film’s buzz, with fans joking that if Taylor Swift says watch it, it’s going straight into their queue.
Travis Kelce’s Big Screen Moment
Between his screen time in Happy Gilmore 2 and his appearances on “New Heights,” Travis is getting plenty of spotlight ahead of the NFL season.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end seems to be enjoying the crossover from sports to pop culture — and Swifties are loving every second of his growing entertainment presence.
The Takeaway
While Taylor might not have been the bear that tackled Travis Kelce, she’s definitely been his biggest supporter — both in the stands and on screen.
And with Happy Gilmore 2 dominating Netflix’s trending list and Taylor gearing up for her new album release, this couple is keeping fans fed with content from every angle.
Do you think Taylor will ever make a surprise cameo in one of Travis’s projects? Drop your predictions below — and stay locked to TPR for more SwiftKelce updates.
