Let’s talk about a bit of drama that unfolded over the holiday weekend involving former NFL star Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie. The couple was out on a quiet date night at Steve & Cookie’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Margate City, New Jersey, when things took an unexpected turn.
The Kelces were looking forward to a peaceful evening when they were approached by a fan asking for a photo. According to multiple reports, Jason and Kylie politely declined the request. However, the fan didn’t take no for an answer, and that’s when things got heated. A video posted by the Philly-based podcast “Word to the Wise” captured part of the confrontation.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Saturday. As the Kelces were heading to the restaurant, the fan approached Jason, who is known for his time as a center for the Eagles. When he declined to pose for a picture, the woman became upset. Despite this disruption, reports indicate that the Kelces still managed to enjoy their evening, laughing and savoring their meals.
In the short video, Kylie can be seen standing up to the unruly fan while Jason stood nearby, ready to support his wife if needed. The situation escalated when the woman, clearly intoxicated, shouted, “You’ll never be allowed in this town again.”
A man in a blue shirt intervened, moving the woman away from Kylie. Kylie then reportedly told the woman, “I can smell the alcohol on your breath, you’re embarrassing yourself,” before the video cut off.
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Additional accounts on social media corroborated the events, with one user describing the woman as “rude as hell and banging on their car door.” The Kelces have not publicly commented on the incident, but their actions speak volumes about standing up for oneself in the face of rudeness.
The Kelces were spending Memorial Day weekend in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Earlier, a TikTok user had posted about seeing Kylie on her morning walk but was too shy to say hello. Kylie responded to the video with a friendly comment, showcasing her approachable nature.
Jason and Kylie have been together for nearly a decade and married in 2018. They share three daughters and have built a strong partnership based on mutual respect and support. Recently, Jason addressed some comments made by his Chiefs teammate, Harrison Butker, on their “New Heights” podcast.
Butker’s remarks touched on various social issues, including women’s roles, which didn’t sit well with Kylie. Jason publicly defended his wife against social media comments, emphasizing that their marriage is a partnership where they equally share responsibilities and support each other.
“I think of her as my wife. I think of her as a mother. She has an occupation, as do I, and we keep our house the best we can. Our marriage is a partnership, we are equals who are figuring it out on the daily,” he responded.
“The only expectation is that we love each other, support one another, and are committed to our family, that comes first. … If being a homemaker, works for some, and that’s what they want, then hell yea, that’s awesome, more power to you. I want to be clear, I’m not downplaying that at all, but that is not our family dynamic,” Kelce continued.