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Kylie Kelce Shares When Daughter Realized Jason Kelce's Fame: 'Can I Take a Picture?'
2024-12-12
In the world of sports and family, few stories are as heartwarming as that of Jason Kelce and his three children. The retired Philadelphia Eagles player and his wife, Kylie, have opened up about their journey of raising kids in the public eye. In a recent episode of Kylie Kelce's new podcast "Not Gonna Lie," they shared intimate details about their family life and the moments that have shaped their children's understanding of their father's fame.
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First Encounter with Fame
In the latest podcast episode, Kylie was joined by fellow football mom Allison Kuch. They shared stories about getting recognized in public and the experiences that come with raising a family in the public eye. One particular moment that came to mind was when Kylie's eldest child, Wyatt, expressed her admiration for her father. "Just the other day, she was like, 'I'm such a big fan. Can I take a picture?' recalls a shocked and near-speechless Kylie. "I was like, 'Excuse me? Where did you hear that?' And she was like, 'That's what they say to dad.' And I was like, 'Okay!' " Kylie says with a laugh, shrugging it off. Kutch added, "Kids, they keep you humble!"This incident shows how even at a young age, Wyatt began to understand her father's fame and the impact it had on others. It also highlights the unique challenges that come with raising children in the public eye.Beach Encounter and the Parrot Effect
A couple of years ago, Wyatt was about three years old and they were at the beach. When they came back to the house a few hours later, Wyatt seemed to be thinking about something. She looked at her husband and asked, "Um, are you Jason Kelce?" He was like, "Yes. Is this a pop quiz? What's going on?" recalled Kylie with a laugh. "And [Wyatt] was like, 'That's what they asked you at the beach. 'Are you Jason Kelce?' " She jokingly compared the child to a "parrot," saying, "you don't realize how much they're soaking in every second."This shows how Wyatt's interactions with strangers at the beach made her more aware of her father's fame. It also emphasizes the importance of being cautious about exposing children to too much public attention.Navigating the Public Eye
Kylie is sure to point out that exposing her kids in very public places isn't necessarily the norm for her and Jason. "We don't take them that often just because I can't always assume that everyone is going to be respectful in a way that I want to display in our life for our kids," she said. She described her kids' lives as "padded," which she doesn't particularly enjoy."It's a very insulated experience, which is a shame because that's not how my husband and I grew up. We're really trying to navigate it — but it is a strange line to toe," she said. This shows the careful balance that Kylie and Jason are trying to maintain as they raise their children in the public eye.This isn't the first time Kylie has opened up about raising kids in the public eye. During an interview with "Business Insider" in June, she discussed the challenges that she's learning to navigate with having a famous family. "I never imagined that Jason and I would be household names in Philadelphia or that strangers would know our kids' names," she said, adding, "It has forced some conversations that I didn't think we would need to have.""Honestly, it's a very fine line and a blurred line when people approach Jason and me and address the girls by name," she told the outlet. "And it's no fault of anyone because all of the interactions are based completely on kindness," she explained. "Still, it is something that I make a point to address with our girls. We talk about 'stranger danger' because being approached by a stranger who knows your name is something I don't think anyone can prepare you for."These experiences highlight the importance of being aware of the impact of fame on children and the need to protect them while still allowing them to have a normal childhood. Jason and Kylie are doing their best to navigate this complex world and raise their children with love and care.