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 moment resurfaced on the Kelce brothers’ podcast, sparking a mix of confusion, humor, and curiosity. For 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 during The Devil Wears Prada 2 promotion?
The exchange began casually on New Heights, 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.
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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.
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.”
As for why Meryl Streep mentioned him, there’s no clear answer. The two don’t 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’s speculative, but it fits the randomness of the moment.
What’s clear is this wasn’t 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.
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Read MorePrantik Prabal Roy is a passionate sports writer who eats, breathes, and lives the game. Since 2020, he has been in the content writing industry after completion of his Master's degree in English literature and covering the NFL since 2024 with sharp insights, while also diving into the NHL and MLB with equal enthusiasm. He loves crafting content that drives traffic without sacrificing quality. He blends storytelling with analysis to keep readers hooked. When he’s not writing, Prantik can be found cheering on the Buffalo Bills or diving into books that celebrate the world of sports.
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