Jaime King Says Friendship with Taylor Swift Remains Strong

Actress Jaime King has clarified that her friendship with pop star Taylor Swift remains strong, dismissing speculation that arose after her son, Swift's godson, was not seen at Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. The couple married in a private ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3, 2026, in front of approximately 1,000 guests.

King's publicist issued a statement on July 9 explaining the absence of King's 10-year-old son, Leo Thames. The statement emphasized that the godmother relationship is a personal and spiritual commitment, not defined by public events. It noted that Leo is still too young for a large adult celebration but that he and his mother celebrated the marriage in a special, age-appropriate way during his summer break. King, who shares Leo and a 12-year-old son with ex-husband Kyle Newman, has been a longtime friend of Swift's since they met at a Golden Globes party in 2014. Swift became Leo's godmother in 2015, with King previously praising Swift's character and calling her an ideal role model.

The wedding itself was a heavily guarded event that transformed the arena into an enchanted garden, featuring towering trees, emerald...