However, Hollywood insiders firmly believe that Kelce has to “prove” himself to stay in the industry. Travis Kelce gets a reality check regarding his Hollywood dreamHollywood insiders are of the firm belief that Travis Kelce has to “prove” his acting talent and that popularity alone isn’t sufficient. Amid retirement rumors, fans and critics are waiting to see what Kelce does next. A Hollywood insider told Star Magazine that the NFL star’s popularity and high-profile relationship with Swift aren’t enough. In other news, Kelce opted out of the 2026 Pro Bowl amid retirement rumors.