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Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and co-owner of Kansas City Current NWSL team, has sparked a heated debate with her new photoshoot. Mahomes joined the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family as a rookie posing for some hot bikini-clad photos in its 2024 issue. Fans on X have now come in support of the mom of two after internet backlash over the photos.

Brittany Mahomes played professional soccer for the Icelandic club UMF Afturelding and is also a certified personal trainer. Mahomes was recently captured multiple times hanging out with Taylor Swift, who is currently dating Chiefs running back Travis Kelce.
Brittany Mahomes’s Supporters Shut Down The Criticism For Her Swimsuit Photos
In a statement released bySports Illustratededitor-in-chief MJ Day, he welcomed Brittany Mahomes to the SI Swimsuit family. Day described Mahomes as the“epitome of a modern-day powerhouse.”The statement further highlighted the achievements of Mahomes and shared her journey to inspiring and empowering women worldwide.
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However, Mahomes’s photos in the Kansas City-themed one-piece and two-piece swimsuits (via Instagram) did not sit well with some sections of the audience. The photos became widely discussed especially in the backdrop of the upcoming Super Bowl match between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Patrick Mahomes is one of the best players currently in the NFL and haters took the opportunity to divert unnecessary criticism toward Brittany Mahomes’s photos.
The heated debate also involved Mahomes’ new best friendTaylor Swift. Some fans tried to spark a fake feud between the two ladies, but true Swifties know that there’s no bad blood between the two. One fan wrote on X in support of the Kansas City women’s team owner that she was hotter than theCruel Summersinger. However, another fan disagreed and shared that both women are great-looking. Several supporting fan comments on X read:

They are BOTH great! ❤️💛
— KayAnne (@KayAnne1234567)August 23, 2025

Mother of pearl!!! Brittany Mahomes is an absolute ROCKET!!!pic.twitter.com/3LpU9Z91JA
— Zah (@DaMidgetZimbo)July 18, 2025

Idk why so many of y’all shading Brittany Mahomes for this…. she looks hot AF. Stfupic.twitter.com/SOmMrWXYMs
— Gina Muscato (@GinaMuscato)August 16, 2025

If you hate Brittany Mahomes, you’re a bitter bitch. She’s educated, a mom, a wife, encourages fitness, owns a sports team, and gives back to the community. What is there to hate?
— V. (@vvleon)June 30, 2025
All the girls who dislike Brittany Mahomes seeing her look like a damn snack after 2 kids in the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated.pic.twitter.com/MvkHRaGU7l
— NKCChief (@NKCChief)August 19, 2025
https://twitter.com/13isLucky13/status/1755715500254843282?s=20
It is not just fans who shut down the hate comments. Brittany Mahomes herself addressed the hateful remarks on her Instagram story, where she wrote,“I’m here to tell you, people will dislike you, people will love you.”She further shared with her 1.8 million followers to not let the hate define them. Mahomes concluded,“KEEP SHINING and being you.”(via People)
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Taylor Swift And Brittany Mahomes Are New Best Friends
While some fans attempt to spark a feud between Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes, even comparing their looks, the ladies couldn’t care less about such rumors. The two seem to enjoy each other’s company and they have even developed a secret handshake, inspired by Annie and Hallie inThe Parent Trap. They were first spotted hanging out together in public on July 27, 2025, during a girl’s night out withSophie TurnerandBlake Lively.
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have a BFF handshake.#ChiefsKingdom
(via NFL)pic.twitter.com/l0cBd6PzZk
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC)July 23, 2025
Swift and Mahomes attended the Chiefs game at MetLife Stadium the next day in a box, filled with A-list celebrities includingRyan Reynolds,Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski. At the Chiefs v. Packers game in December, the duo even wore matching red-and-black outfits. Most recently, they were seen twinning in matching baseball caps at the AFC Championship.
Brittany Mahomes came in support of Taylor Swift by sharing Charles Barkley’s quote on her Instagram, which read,“If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined (football), you’re just a loser.”Mahomes shared it in her story with the words,“Let. Them. Know.”(via Page Six). Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Sunday night.
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