On December 25, Taylor Swift quietly handed a $600 tip to a stadium worker at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, a gesture that’s now spreading across social media. The story, reported by TMZ on December 30, 2025, details the personal impact of Swift’s act of kindness during an NFL game where she was supporting her partner, Travis Kelce.
A Christmas Night at Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium was packed on Christmas night for the NFL faceoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. Among the crowd was Taylor Swift, who appeared alongside Travis Kelce and his mother, Donna Kelce. While the Chiefs lost the game, what captured public attention happened not on the field, but in the stands.
According to TMZ, that evening, as fans celebrated the holiday in one of America’s most iconic stadiums, Swift noticed Robyn Gentry, a stadium employee, working late on Christmas Day. According to Gentry’s Facebook post in the “Taylor Swift’s Vault” fan group, Swift approached her unexpectedly, thanked her for working on a holiday, and discreetly handed her a folded stack of bills.
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The Moment That Changed Gentry’s Christmas
Robyn Gentry didn’t initially realize what Swift had given her. “She was running around telling everyone Merry Christmas and came towards me, saying thank you so much for working on Christmas, please take this, Merry Christmas,” Gentry recalled. It wasn’t until later that she opened the folded bundle and saw six $100 bills, a total of $600.
“I stopped to look at what was in my hand… $600. My whole paycheck for two weeks. I had just dropped that much for Christmas for 8 kids,” she explained. Overwhelmed, she began to cry.
As a mother of eight, she had just spent about the same amount on Christmas gifts and holiday costs. The unexpected gift struck an emotional chord. She later framed one of the $100 bills as a memento of the night she met Taylor Swift.
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In the same Facebook post, Gentry praised not only Swift but Travis Kelce as well. She described the couple as respectful, warm, and engaging with the staff throughout the game. “Taylor and Travis are beautifully kind people.”
Swift’s reputation for generosity has grown in recent years, and her interactions with everyday people, especially workers, are a major reason she’s developed such strong fan loyalty. The story of her tip quickly circulated across Swiftie fan groups and social media platforms, amplified by its relatable and heartwarming nature.
A Pattern of Giving From Taylor Swift
This Christmas tip is just one of many examples of Swift’s philanthropy. Her recent documentary The End of an Era, available on Disney+, revealed that she distributed $197 million in total bonuses to her Eras Tour crew, including dancers, technicians, and drivers.
In the days leading up to Christmas 2025, the singer made two additional donations of $1 million each to the American Heart Association and Feeding America. Whether giving quietly or through high-profile donations, Swift appears committed to rewarding the people behind the scenes.
