G Growing up in suburban Philadelphia, Kylie McDevitt Kelce had a neighbor, Tim, who was a frequent guest at her family’s home. Despite his sensitivity to loud noises or inability to make eye contact, no one was daunted by him. “Back then, I didn’t know I was being introduced to autism; he was just Tim, and we always welcomed him,” explains the now 33-year-old Kylie. When she graduated from Cabrini University in 2017, she taught in a life skills classroom as a 1:1 support person for the students. “I came to find out very quickly that we had been using strategies and managing behaviors we didn’t even know we were doing,” Kylie says. “Ultimately, Tim taught us how he wanted us to interact with him, and we listened.”
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Being in the Spotlight Being the mother of four daughters under age six is no easy undertaking, and to do this in the glare of media and social media attention can often be overwhelming for Kylie. This is especially in light of the mega interest in Jason’s brother, Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and his fiancée, pop star Taylor Swift. Kylie says she chooses projects that are authentic to her beliefs, like working with the autism community. “The way I have been navigating being in the public eye is making sure that I am unapologetically me, and all of the things that I put out there are things that I believe in, use, and can be proud of,” she says. “The good thing is I don’t have the time to read the negative comments, because I am busy chasing my children around.” Kylie is also the host of the podcast, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce , which skyrocketed to popularity after its December 2024 launch. She speaks candidly about numerous topics, including family and fame. Making time for self-care can be difficult, so she sets her alarm early to start her day with coffee and quiet time. “I usually have more patience throughout the day if I can drink my coffee in peace and have some me time in the morning before the snuggles begin.”
Kylie is the loving wife of Jason Kelce, the celebrated former Philadelphia Eagles center, a future Hall of Famer, and one of the most beloved Eagles players of all time. She is also the devoted mother of their four adorable daughters: Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 4, 2-year-old Bennett, and Finnley, born March 30, 2025.
Fast forward eight years, and Kylie is using much of her time in the spotlight to raise money and awareness for autism through her charitable partner, the non- profit Eagles Autism Foundation, (EAF), a hands-on endeavor she has embraced with great enthusiasm, including spearheading many fundraisers. Kylie and Jason were front and center when, in June 2025, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie donated $50 million to create a new institute to revolutionize how autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated, unlocking scientific discoveries and fostering hope for millions around the U.S. To date, EAF, which was started in 2018, has raised an additional $30 million for autism research. This research is vital, with 1 in 36 U.S. children currently diagnosed with autism, and additional resources needed by families, schools, and the medical community. Among the EAF projects Kylie is proud of is the HP Print Pals, in partnership with puppeteer Stacey Gordon, who created Julia, the Sesame Street puppet with autism. The project was launched in the summer of 2024. Print Pals are printable puppets that enable neurodivergent children to express themselves through the therapeutic power of creative expression.
THE WAY I HAVE BEEN NAVIGATING BEING IN THE PUBLIC EYE IS MAKING SURE THAT I AM UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME, AND ALL OF THE THINGS THAT I PUT OUT THERE ARE THINGS THAT I BELIEVE IN, USE, AND CAN BE PROUD OF.
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