Kayla Nicole Brown first grabbed attention as a vibrant sports reporter and fitness influencer, but her world really changed when she began dating NFL star Travis Kelce. Born in Los Angeles in 1991, Kayla built her own career long before the headlines, steadily working her way up through jobs with the NBA and NFL Network, and earning her journalism degree from Pepperdine University. For her, talking sports isn’t just a social media trend – it’s something she truly knows and loves.
What a lot of people don’t see, lost in the glare of celebrity coverage, is just how intentional Kayla has been in curating her path. She broke into hosting and influencing with honesty and a relatable, down-to-earth approach, focusing on content she genuinely believes in. “I never want to post something just because it might get likes,” she told Women’s Health back in 2019. That drive for authenticity is a thread that runs through everything she does.
Behind the scenes, Kayla prefers the comfort of close friends over big Hollywood parties. Even with a following of more than 600,000 on Instagram and the allure of luxury brands like Revolve and Savage X Fenty, she’s careful about who she works with – choosing partnerships that fit her style and values rather than just chasing exposure. Friends say she’s grounded and focused, happiest in small gatherings or walking her dog, rather than out chasing the spotlight.
Her approach to health and fitness feels equally refreshing. Kayla doesn’t promote unattainable ideals. She’s been open about her good days and off days: “Some days I crush it at the gym for two hours, other days I might just walk my dog and call it good,” she shared on her Instagram Stories. That blunt honesty is part of the reason fans relate to her and stick around, whatever’s happening behind the scenes.
While it’s impossible to ignore the attention her relationship with Travis Kelce brought, Kayla has always kept her personal life as private as possible in the public eye. The couple were together, on and off, from 2017 to 2022, often spotted at Chiefs games and on red carpets, but they drew a firm line on what stayed between them. When their relationship ended, both took a respectful, mature approach – no drama, just moving forward.
Since the split, Kayla has doubled down on building her business and rediscovering herself outside the lens of high-profile romance. There have been the usual rumors – being linked to Michael B. Jordan or Drake after crossing paths at public events – but nothing substantiated, and she’s brushed them off with the same quick smile and focus as ever.
Perhaps the most admirable thing about Kayla is the way she refuses to cash in on breakups. Asked about Kelce on a podcast months after, she answered simply, “We shared some beautiful years together. I wish him nothing but the best,” before steering the conversation back to her own projects and plans.
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Friends say she’s cherishing time to simply be herself right now. “She’s enjoying being Kayla the individual, not Kayla-and-someone,” a friend told People last year. No matter the ups and downs, Kayla’s commitment to keeping things real – both online and off – continues to resonate. Whether she’s reporting, partnering with brands, or sharing her day-to-day, she stands out for a rare kind of authenticity in an industry that doesn’t always reward it. And maybe that’s what really keeps people interested – beyond the drama, the headlines, and the hype.