Weary A-listers emerge from Taylor and Travis’s wedding bash as superstars share cabs and desperately grab their confiscated phones… but who partied the hardest?
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce put the Met Gala to shame with a star-studded wedding party at Madison Square Garden, superstars from sports, music and film were spotted leaving the world’s most famous arena in the early hours of the July 4 holiday.
The All-American pair has been making headlines since Swift was first spotted at Kelce’s game almost three years ago.
Speculation has since emerged about their wedding, which included a ceremony at the Midtown arena and a sign outside the venue that read “JUST MARRIED!” culminated in a large billboard announcement that read.
Following the ceremony, the A-listers piled into their black SUVs. Swift’s longtime best friend, Selena Gomez, was seen leaving the celebrations in a sparkling silver dress and eye-catching updo.
Another of Swift’s permanent ‘squad’ members spotted at the arena was Gigi Hadid. She attended the wedding with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, who was spotted walking the streets of New York in a suit and tie earlier that day.
Following the spectacular event, Cooper was photographed holding his confiscated phone while sitting next to Hadid.
The supermodel was also spotted earlier in the day, showing fans off in a sparkling pink dress as she headed towards the arena.
Fans were hoping to see Gomez or Hadid at Swift’s wedding; however, the newlyweds announced in a press release that they chose not to ask for a bridesmaid or best man.
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Swift’s longtime best friend, Selena Gomez, was spotted leaving MSG in the early hours of July 4th after the big party.
Gigi Hadid, one of Swift’s close confidants, was caught leaving the wedding with her boyfriend Bradley Cooper.
Like Cooper, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t take her eyes off her phone after leaving the arena. Pop star Tate McRae also looked at his phone and smiled as he left the arena.
Rapper Ice Spice appeared to have slept in the backseat of her vehicle after leaving the event. Ice Spice and Swift sparked a friendship after collaborating on the pop star’s song Karma.
Gracie Abrams, another of Swift’s protégés, was photographed looking down or nodding as she left the wedding.
The two collaborated on the song “Us” and Abrams opened for Swift on one leg of her unprecedented Eras Tour.
Actress Niecy Nash, who became friends with Kelce when the football star starred in the FX series Grotesquerie, was seen closing her eyes in the backseat of her vehicle after the incident.
While most attendees rode in black SUVs, actor Ethan Hawke took a more modest route, leaving the event in a taxi.
Celebrities rushed to their vehicles at all hours of the night. Even though the leave lasted until 4 a.m., some A-listers opted for an early night.
Tom Brady, George Stephanopoulos, Chris Rock, Hugh Grant, Steven Spielberg, Jessica Alba and Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid were among those who said they would quit early.
Other celebrities stayed much later. Singer Fergie and ‘Queen of Burlesque’ Dita Von Teese arrived back at the Ritz-Carlton hotel just after 2am. Both women ran back to the hotel and refused to answer questions.
Following the event, the Ritz was filled with celebrities. Kelce’s father, Ed, was stunned as he got out of his car at the hotel. He appeared to be carrying a blanket.
Popstar Gracie Abrams appeared to be looking at her phone or resting her eyes as she left MSG
Pop star Tate McRae was seen smiling into his phone as he left the arena
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown was glued to her phone after Swift and Kelce’s wedding
Rapper Ice Spice looked nodding off as she was whisked home after her A-list wedding
Travis Kelce’s father Ed is seen returning to his hotel after the wedding ceremony
Actress Niecy Nash joined the celebrations in all her glory
Ethan Hawke was seen leaving the wedding in a taxi with his wife Ryan.
Another returning wedding guest, NFL broadcaster Andrew Whitworth, hailed the celebration as “a great night.”
Elsewhere, Swift’s longtime tour manager Robert Allen returned to the hotel but predictably remained tight-lipped when questioned by reporters.
Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, and her childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, returned to the Ritz with their partners in one of the blacked-out buses after the wedding.
The four refused to say anything as they were dragged into the building.
Rapper Lil Dicky, a staunch supporter of Tayvis, helped his wife, producer Kristin Batalucco, toward the door as she tried to walk straight.
They were followed quickly by actor Donald Glover and his wife Michelle White.
Meanwhile, Graham Norton was heard shouting that the wedding was ‘amazing’ as he staggered into his hotel in Tribeca on Saturday morning.
The Irish talk show host was clutching a bottle of water and looking sleepy-eyed when she returned from the almost 12-hour party.
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Superstar Fergie was all smiles as she returned to the Ritz-Carlton after her wedding
Dita Von Teese, who starred in Swift’s Bejeweled music video, was spotted arriving at The Ritz-Carlton following the singer’s wedding.
Donald Glover wore a brown suit while returning to their hotel with his wife Kirstin after his MSG wedding.
Lil Dicky relaxed next to his wife Kristin as they arrived back at their hotel
Graham Norton made sure he stayed hydrated as he left the wedding with a bottle of water
Stars of the sports world were seen in New York to support Kelce’s wedding
Kelce’s football star colleagues were among the last to return to their hotel after partying late.
New York Giants wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was snacking on a pizza slice and soda as he and his wife, Lauren, walked into their hotel.
Charissa Thompson, who brokered the “Love Story” between Swift and Kelce, said everything “looked great” when asked about the wedding just before 3:30 a.m. when she returned to the hotel.
Los Angeles Rams player Matthew Stafford also still looked dapper in his forest green suit and headed back to the hotel at the same time. His wife, Kelly, decided to swap her heels for flip-flops.
While it seemed like everyone was in attendance, the celebs pictured only scratched the surface of the 1,000-strong guest list on Friday night.
Details about the ceremony were scarce, but in the press release from the couple, it was stated that Adam Sandler directed the ceremony and the flower girls were Kelce’s nieces.
The theme of Madison Square Garden was an old-fashioned fairground; Guests were given the chance to use mechanical slot and pinball machines.
Swift stayed close to Kelce’s mother, Donna, during her first appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023.
The couple announced to the public that they were officially married at 19.30. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony
The ceremony was followed by an elegant dinner; Alice in Wonderland meets The Wizard of Oz themed party on the lower floor of the venue.
At the reception, Sir Paul McCartney was the surprising name that stood out; The Beatle stunned the crowd by taking the stage and singing I Want to Hold Your Hand.
Swift and Kelce entered at 5 p.m., according to planning permits obtained by New York City officials.
The couple’s marriage was announced to the public by MSG and Paine at 19.30. The Empire State Building was also lit up in blue lights to celebrate the wedding.
