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Travis Kelce is proving to be a beneficial teammate in NFL stadiums and in Hollywood.
After Sonequa Martin-Inexperienced’s new movie My Expensive Buddy Zoe debuted at SXSW in March, the actress is sharing a glimpse into how Kelce’s involvement behind the scenes helped assist the indie venture.
“I came upon after we shot that he was one of many unique financiers,” Martin-Inexperienced, 39, instructed Additional on Friday, April 5. “It was as a result of he talked about to his group — hopefully I’m not telling an excessive amount of, Travis. My unhealthy if I’m nevertheless it’s a very good factor. He instructed his group, ‘I wish to assist veterans.’”
With Kelce’s position as government producer, Martin-Inexperienced is hopeful extra People can watch the movie and see veterans in a deeper manner.
Travis Kelce has been rubbing elbows with A-listers whereas courting Taylor Swift, however his interior circle of childhood mates retains him grounded. Kelce acquired his NFL begin in 2013 after being drafted by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, and his longtime buddies have been a few of his greatest supporters alongside the way in which. All through the 2023-2024 season, […]
“Let’s be actual, it does convey extra eyes to it,” she mentioned when discussing Kelce’s involvement and notoriety, “and this film was [made] to avoid wasting lives.”
Not solely did Kelce, 34, turn out to be a Tremendous Bowl champion in February, he’s additionally courting Grammy winner Taylor Swift. The pair are at the moment having fun with the NFL low season and planning on attending Coachella later this month, a supply completely instructed Us Weekly.
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My Lifeless Buddy Zoe is a darkish comedy following the story of a feminine Afghanistan veteran and her relationships together with her useless finest pal from the Military, in addition to her estranged Vietnam veteran grandfather.
Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes — who served 5 years within the U.S. Military and obtained a Bronze Star in Iraq — nonetheless remembers receiving the information that Kelce wished to be a part of the movie.
Whereas the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish is extra identified for his soccer performs than his film expertise, Kelce has been supportive of the navy and veterans for a very long time, Hausmann-Stokes mentioned.
“When this venture got here throughout his group and his desk and so they determined to do it in a giant half for that purpose,” he instructed Selection in March 2024. “It was simply actually heartwarming and touching, and the quantity of added limelight and vitality that he’s dropped at the venture is simply going to assist it attain a broader viewers.”
With assist from Kelce and a gifted forged that additionally contains Natalie Morales, Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris, Hausmann-Stokes is hopeful he can change Hollywood minds about how a veteran can contribute.
“I believe the business doesn’t see us veterans as being creative or artistic and that simply couldn’t be farther from the reality,” he shared. “Take a look at [Ernest] Hemingway. There’s an ideal veteran and creator. So, I believe we’re simply making an attempt to alter that narrative a bit bit.”
