In a light-hearted exchange, NFL player Travis Kelce has responded amusingly to Meryl Streep’s recent challenge regarding her ability to walk in stilettos on cobblestones. During an episode of the podcast “New Heights,” which he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Kelce addressed the Oscar-winning actress’s comments, which had sparked a flurry of interest among fans and media alike.
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The original jest stemmed from an interview where Streep reflected on her experiences filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” set to premiere on May 1. She noted, “The hardest thing about shooting in Milan was walking in stilettos on the cobblestones,” before cheekily suggesting she would like to see Kelce attempt the same feat. This whimsical remark caught the attention of Kelce when it was brought up during the podcast recording.
Upon hearing Streep’s words, Kelce expressed that he admires her and was keen to clarify that he held no hard feelings. “I hope she doesn’t have beef with me! I’m a fan of Meryl Streep,” he asserted, highlighting his respect for the iconic actress. Yet, Kelce’s cheeky nature soon emerged as he jested, “Oh, Meryl, you have no idea how good I am at walking in heels. Okay?”
The playful banter continued when Jason Kelce, his brother and podcast co-host, proposed that Travis should take up the challenge to see if he could indeed manage the stilettos. With a nod to the difficulty inherent in such a task, Kelce quipped, “We’re gonna have to find some size 14 heels first,” alluding to his large shoe size while adding another layer to the humour of the exchange.
As their conversation progressed, Kelce’s ignorance about the technicalities of stilettos became evident. After coming to grips with the fact that the type of heels Streep wears have “a pointy bottom,” he conceded, “I don’t think I can do it, Meryl. I’ll let you have that.” This admission was met with a playful rebuke from his brother Jason, who asserted, “We don’t bow down to anybody.” However, Travis retorted, “When it’s Meryl Streep, you kinda do. You just gotta, like, bow down,” signalling his admiration for the actress once more.
Anticipation for Streep’s new film is building, and Kelce did not shy away from expressing his excitement. “I can’t wait to see Devil Wears Prada 2, though. The first one was a banger. I know this one’s gonna be epic,” he remarked, indicating that he is looking forward to the film’s release and believes it will live up to the charm of its predecessor.
Interestingly, Streep reportedly starred in the 2014 film “The Giver,” which featured Kelce’s fiancée, singer Taylor Swift. This connection adds a personal touch to Kelce’s interest in Streep’s work, as he navigates both the worlds of American football and Hollywood’s glitz.
As the release date for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” approaches, the playful exchange between Kelce and Streep shines a light on the camaraderie and light-hearted moments that can arise even among disparate personalities in sports and the arts. With the film set to hit cinemas soon, fans of both stars will no doubt be eager to see what unfolds next in this delightful interplay.