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Travis Kelce has seen his popularity soar recently, especially since his relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift made headlines. Despite his growing fame and a new role as the host of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, it seems he still has some way to go before he's recognized as a true Hollywood star.
According to an insider who spoke with The U.S. Sun, Kelce has not yet earned the same level of respect from Hollywood's established elite, including figures such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
While Kelce's charm and recent ventures have increased his visibility, the source suggests that he hasn't reached the status that would place him among the top names in the entertainment industry.
"Travis is a star because of his relationship with Taylor Swift, his championship football prowess, and the natural charisma he has shown on his podcast and elsewhere," the source said.
"But making the transition to a true Hollywood mainstay is a lot trickier.
"And his hosting gig on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? isn't the instant stepping stone to the A-list it might have seemed when he signed up for the gig."
Needs to pursue high-profile projects
The insider pointed out that Kelce's hosting role on the Amazon reboot of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? hasn't had the impact needed to elevate his Hollywood credentials.
Part of the issue is the selection of celebrity guests on the show, which doesn't feature A-list stars, potentially limiting the show's prestige.
To truly cement his place among Hollywood's elite, Kelce may need to pursue more high-profile roles or projects that better showcase his talents beyond sports and game show hosting.
"The producers and Amazon have made sure to stock the show's guests/contestants with firmly B-list names that aren't likely to outshine Travis," the source added.
"But that's having the side effect of giving him very little on-camera experience with the kind of top-level names whose ranks he's desperate to .
"For all the hype around his potential Hollywood career, he still hasn't taken off the training wheels.
"Even though he's trying to establish his show business brand apart from Taylor, can he really do any of this without her there every step of the way?
"This really becomes a problem as Travis tries to win over a higher echelon of stars and get into juicy movie projects, which he's been taking steps toward this whole year.
"Travis doesn't fit in that world yet.
"And the last way to get in with the likes of George Clooney and Julia Roberts is to want it as badly as Travis does."