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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumored prenup: How the power couple plans to protect their $1.6 billion empire before saying ‘I do’

As excitement builds around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding, fans are eagerly speculating about every detail from the dress to the guest list. But behind the romantic headlines and glitzy plans lies a far more practical matter: the . With their combined wealth estimated at $1.67 billion, it’s no surprise the couple is reportedly taking steps to protect their financial futures before saying “I do.”
Why a prenup makes sense for one of America’s richest celebrity couples
According to Forbes, Taylor Swift’s net worth stands at a staggering $1.6 billion, thanks to her record-breaking tours, music catalog, and business ventures. Travis Kelce, meanwhile, is worth an estimated $70 million, boosted by his NFL salary, endorsements, and entrepreneurial projects like Garage Beer and Tru Kolors clothing.
While Swift’s empire dwarfs Kelce’s in dollar terms, both stars are entering the marriage as financially independent individuals and that’s exactly why experts say a prenup is not only expected but essential.
High-profile figures like Swift and Kelce often use complex financial structures; LLCs, trusts, and investment portfolios to manage their assets. A prenup helps ensure those assets remain protected and simplifies matters if the marriage were ever to dissolve. As one legal expert noted, “With a prenup, a couple’s individual preferences, hopes, and needs should be assessed and incorporated into a thoughtful and effective agreement.”
Sources suggest that the couple may opt for a “Title Controls” prenup, a common choice among high-net-worth individuals. Under this type of agreement, any asset titled in one person’s name remains their sole property, even if it’s acquired during the marriage. In essence, what’s hers stays hers, and what’s his stays his.
This means Swift would retain ownership of her music catalog, royalties, and real estate portfolio, while Kelce would keep his business profits, brand deals, and media ventures like the New Heights podcast.
The agreement would also protect personal property from Swift’s iconic jewelry and stage outfits to Kelce’s designer wardrobe. “There’s no question that Swift’s jewelry will remain hers. Or that Kelce’s ever more fashionable designer wardrobe will be his,” the article notes.
Beyond romance: A modern power couple protecting their empire
Though some may view prenups as unromantic, for a couple of this caliber, it’s simply smart planning. Swift and Kelce have each worked tirelessly to build their own legacies and a well-structured prenup ensures both can continue thriving, together or apart.