Kelce Responds to Streep's Stiletto Challenge on Podcast

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce addressed a playful challenge from actress Meryl Streep during the latest episode of his New Heights podcast on April 29. Streep, promoting the upcoming sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, joked about the difficulties of filming in Milan, saying, "The hardest thing about shooting in Milan was walking in stilettos on the cobblestones. I'd like to see Travis Kelce do that."

Kelce's brother and podcast co-host Jason Kelce brought up the comment, asking, "Do we have beef with Meryl Streep?" Travis, 36, immediately dispelled any notion of tension. "That's a powerful woman right there," he said. "I am a fan of Meryl Streep. I don't have any beef with her." After Jason played the clip of Streep's remark, Travis reacted with surprise and humor, quipping, "Oh Meryl, you have no idea how good I am at walking in heels. OK?"

The banter escalated as Jason challenged Travis to prove it, noting they would need to source size 14 stilettos. Travis initially entertained the idea before reconsidering the specifics of pointy-toed stilettos on uneven cobblestones. "I don't think I can do it, Meryl," he conceded. "I'll let you have it." Jason called him out as a...