AceShowbiz - Travis Kelce recently addressed a playful jab from acclaimed actress Meryl Streep during an episode of his podcast with brother Jason Kelce. The conversation unfolded on the April 29 episode of the "New Heights" podcast, where Jason teased Travis about whether there was any tension between him and Streep following her remarks.

Jason asked, “Do we have beef with Meryl Streep?” to which Travis, 36, responded lightheartedly that he had no interest in any conflict. He expressed admiration for the actress, calling her “a powerful woman” and stating, “I am a fan of Meryl Streep. I don’t have any beef with her.”

This exchange was prompted by a clip Jason played from Meryl Streep promoting her upcoming movie The Devil Wears Prada 2. In the clip, she joked about the difficulty of walking on cobblestone streets in stilettos while filming in Milan. She then threw a playful challenge at Travis, saying, “I’d like to see Travis Kelce do that.”

Travis was initially surprised by the comment but quickly fired back with humor, claiming he has experience walking in heels. “Oh Meryl, you have no idea how good I am at walking in heels. OK?” he said, teasing his ability to handle high heels despite his football career.

Jason then encouraged Travis to back up his claim by actually walking in stilettos, but Travis pointed out the challenge of finding shoes in his size. “We’re gonna have to find some size 14 heels first,” he noted. Jason seemed eager to make custom heels for his brother, but Travis wanted to clarify exactly what kind of heels would be required.

“I wear Chelsea boots, are those heels?” Travis asked. Jason replied, “No, it’s gotta be a stiletto, it’s gotta be a pointy bottom. That’s why it’s hard.” After some reconsideration, Travis admitted, “I don’t think I can do it, Meryl. I’ll let you have it.”

Jason called out his brother for quitting, saying, “You’re a quitter? You’re just gonna give up to Meryl Streep? You’re a world class athlete, Travis!” Travis responded with humor, explaining, “I don’t think I’m going to make it to Italy and walk in stilettos.” Despite turning down the immediate challenge, Travis left the door open for the future.

“I’ll tell you what Meryl. If I ever find myself in Italy on that cobblestone, I’ll try and find a size 14 and we’ll put it to the test,” he said, leaving fans hopeful for a playful showdown down the road.

The lighthearted exchange has sparked amusement among fans, many of whom were puzzled by why Meryl Streep mentioned the Kansas City Chiefs star in the first place. Some speculated it was a random mention, while others connected it to comments made by Travis’ fiancée, Taylor Swift.

One fan pointed out that Swift had remarked on how difficult Travis’ football playbook and physical demands are, joking that he doesn’t have to do any of it in heels. Fans took to social media to question whether Meryl Streep and co-star Anne Hathaway might appear on the "New Heights" podcast to promote their movie or if the reference was simply a humorous aside.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to premiere in theaters on May 1, adding context to Meryl Streep’s playful remarks during her promotional interviews. The film’s setting in Milan and the challenges of stilettos on cobblestone streets inspired the quip that led to this entertaining back-and-forth with one of football’s most recognizable players.

Meanwhile, the Kelce brothers continue to build on their popular podcast, blending humor, sports talk, and personal stories. The ongoing conversations often include playful family dynamics, such as the recent holiday episode featuring sister Kylie Kelce, who also chimed in on Travis’ relationship with Taylor Swift.

Despite the jesting about heels, it’s clear that Travis’ focus remains on his football career and relationship, but he’s proven he can take a joke — and maybe even walk a mile in heels one day, if only for the fun of it.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.