Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce: A Texting Friendship Revealed
In the world of celebrities, it’s not uncommon for famous individuals to have each other’s contact information. But when Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently revealed that Justin Timberlake was the most famous person in his contacts list, it caught the attention of many. Now, Timberlake has confirmed that the two do exchange texts on occasion.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake addressed Kelce’s claim and shed some light on their friendship. “We text,” Timberlake revealed. “I don’t want to bother him. He’s busy right now. He’s in the zone.” It seems that both Timberlake and Kelce understand the demands of their respective careers and respect each other’s time.
Kelce, who has been making headlines recently due to his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift, was asked to name the biggest celebrity in his phone during an interview. After a brief moment of contemplation, Kelce couldn’t help but give a knowing smile before revealing, “J.T., Justin Timberlake.” It’s clear that Timberlake holds a special place in Kelce’s contacts list.
When asked if Timberlake would pick up if Kelce called him at that moment, the NFL star didn’t hesitate to respond with a resounding “No.” However, he quickly added, “Not a chance,” with a tone of appreciation towards Timberlake. Kelce acknowledged that the former *NSYNC member is a busy man and understands that reaching out might not always be possible.
Interestingly, Timberlake and Kelce have not only connected through text messages but have also bonded over their love for golf. The two have participated in celebrity golf tournaments together, with Timberlake teaming up with Jimmy Fallon and Kelce joining forces with Patrick Mahomes. During one memorable outing, Fallon hit an epic bunker shot while Timberlake, in his excitement, collided with Kelce.
“I saw my life flash before my eyes,” Timberlake recalled, describing the moment of impact. He humorously admitted that he forgot about the significant weight difference between him and Kelce, resulting in his body being slammed to the ground. Although the collision may not have appeared severe, Timberlake confessed that his neck was stiff for a week afterward.
In addition to their golf adventures, Timberlake had some exciting news to share during his appearance on The Tonight Show. He announced his upcoming Forget Tomorrow World Tour, coinciding with the release of his new single, “Selfish,” from his forthcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was. Scheduled for release on March 15, this will be Timberlake’s sixth solo LP and his first since 2018’s Man of the Woods.
Fans can look forward to the first live televised performance of “Selfish” during this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, where Timberlake will be the musical guest. The episode will be hosted by Dakota Johnson, Timberlake’s co-star from the film The Social Network.
The friendship between Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce goes beyond a simple name-drop in an interview. These two busy individuals have found a connection through text messages and shared experiences on the golf course. As they continue to navigate their respective careers, it’s clear that their friendship will remain strong, even if it means occasional collisions and missed phone calls.