An offhand comment from Meryl Streep has turned into one of the more unexpected NFL offseason talking points. During a promotional clip for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the Oscar-winning actor singled out Travis Kelce with a playful challenge that caught even him off guard.
The Origin of the Comment
The moment resurfaced on the Kelce brothers' podcast, New Heights, sparking a mix of confusion, humor, and curiosity. For Travis Kelce, it was less about the jab and more about the surprise of hearing his name in that context.
Why Did Meryl Streep Call Out Travis Kelce?
The exchange began casually when Jason Kelce brought up the clip. "Do we have beef with Meryl Streep?" he asked, setting the tone. Travis didn't hesitate: "I'm a fan of Meryl Streep. I don't have any beef with her." That calm response quickly shifted once Jason pressed further. "Well, you might want to wait until you see this clip," he said, before revealing that his brother had been name-dropped in a promotional segment.
In the video, Streep, reprising her role as Miranda Priestly, reflected on filming challenges in Milan. "The hardest thing about shooting in Milan was walking in stilettos on the cobblestones. I'd like to see Travis Kelce do that." The line landed out of nowhere, with no obvious link to Kelce, which only added to the intrigue.
Travis Kelce's Reaction
Kelce's reaction was genuine. For a moment, he seemed unsure how to process it. Then came the humor. "We're going to have to find some size 14 heels," he said, leaning into the absurdity of the challenge. A beat later, he admitted reality. "I'll give credit where credit's due: I don't think I can do it, Meryl."
The back-and-forth with Jason kept the moment alive. When pushed, Kelce resisted fully committing, saying, "No, I just don't think I'm gonna make it to Italy and walk in stilettos!" Still, he left the door open with a grin: "I'll tell you what, Meryl, if I ever find myself in Italy on that cobblestone, I'll try and find a size 14, and we'll put it to the test."
Possible Connections
As for why Streep mentioned him, there is no clear answer. The two do not share a known connection. One loose thread points to Taylor Swift, Kelce's fiancée, who previously worked with Streep on The Giver. Another theory ties the comment to a lyric about "high heels on cobblestones." It is speculative, but it fits the randomness of the moment.
What is clear is that this was not a feud. It was a passing remark that found the right audience. In a quiet stretch of the NFL calendar, it gave Kelce something different to react to, and fans something unexpected to talk about.
