Why Kylie Kelce Still Can’t Forget Dwyane Wade Elevator Moment
Kylie Kelce is finally spilling the story behind her unexpected and very one-sided “beef” with NBA legend Dwyane Wade. And it all started on the most important day of her life.
During a recent episode of her podcast, Kylie shared a hilarious memory from her 2018 wedding to former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce. What should have been just another quick elevator ride turned into a moment she still talks about almost eight years later.
Here is everything she revealed about that unforgettable encounter and why she still cannot believe what happened.
The Wedding Day Elevator Encounter That Started It All
Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce tied the knot in 2018 after meeting on Tinder. Their love story is well known by fans, especially because Jason famously fell asleep during their first date. Fast forward to their wedding day in Philadelphia, and Kylie had a surprise run-in with NBA champion Dwyane Wade.
On the February 12 episode of her podcast Not Gonna Lie, Kylie opened up about what she calls her long-standing “beef” with the basketball icon.
“I have a long-standing beef with Dwyane Wade, that — you guessed it — Dwyane Wade actually knows nothing about,” Kylie joked.
The moment happened just before she was set to walk down the aisle. Kylie was in full bridal mode, wearing her wedding dress and veil, surrounded by her four bridesmaids and her wedding planner.
“We were going down for the wedding. Right? I am in a wedding dress with a veil on the back of my head,” she recalled. “We have all four bridesmaids and the wedding planner, Sarah, in the elevator with us. And we just so happen to get on the elevator with Dwyane Wade.”
It sounds like the beginning of a funny celebrity story. But according to Kylie, it did not go the way she expected.
What Dwyane Wade Did That Shocked Kylie
To be clear, Dwyane Wade did not say anything rude or inappropriate. In fact, Kylie’s frustration comes from the opposite.
He said absolutely nothing.
“Here’s the problem that I have with that. He didn’t say a goddamn word, which is crazy,” Kylie explained. “There is a bride and her bridesmaids in the f—ing elevator with you. You are in an enclosed space. And then he didn’t say a word.”
For Kylie, the silence was shocking. She expected at least a congratulations or some kind of acknowledgment. Instead, the elevator ride was completely quiet.
Her bridesmaid Amber even chimed in during the podcast, joking about what Wade might have been thinking at the time.
“He probably was, like, regretting every step he took to get on that elevator. He was probably sitting there like, ‘Why didn’t I just let the door close?’ ”
Kylie admitted the moment stuck with her.
“That s— blew my mind.”
Even years later, she still laughs about it but clearly has not forgotten.
Kylie and Jason Kelce’s Love Story
While the elevator moment is now a funny memory, Kylie’s wedding day marked the beginning of a beautiful chapter with Jason Kelce.
The couple first met on Tinder in what has become an infamous first date story. Jason once admitted that he fell asleep about 45 minutes into their date after drinking too much.
In a previous interview, Jason shared, “My advice would be to not do what I did. I think I got very lucky to get a second date with my wife.”
He also reflected on that early mistake, saying falling asleep at the bar was “probably not one of my finer moments,” but added, “Lucky for me.”
Despite the rocky start, the pair built a strong relationship. Today, Kylie and Jason are proud parents to four daughters. They share Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 4, Bennett, 2, and baby Finn, who is 10 months old. Their family life has become a fan favorite topic, especially as Jason transitioned into retirement from the NFL and continues to stay in the spotlight.
Dwyane Wade’s Life Since the Wedding Run-In
As for Dwyane Wade, he has not publicly responded to Kylie’s story. It is also unclear whether he even remembers the elevator ride.
Wade married actress Gabrielle Union in 2014, four years before Kylie and Jason’s wedding. The couple has been open about their relationship over the years and often appear together at major events.
Interestingly, while Wade has not been seen with Kylie or Jason since that wedding day encounter, he did cross paths with Jason’s brother, Travis Kelce. The two posed for photos together at the 2023 ESPY Awards, proving that there is no real drama between the families.
Why Fans Love Kylie’s Storytelling
Part of what makes Kylie Kelce so relatable is her ability to share these small but unforgettable moments with humor and honesty. Her “beef” with Dwyane Wade is clearly not serious. It is more of a playful grudge that makes for great podcast content.
Fans appreciate that she can laugh at the situation while still expressing how surprised she felt in that moment. It is the kind of story many people can relate to. You expect a big reaction in a once-in-a-lifetime situation, and when it does not happen, it sticks with you.
Nearly eight years later, Kylie is happily married with four kids and plenty of stories to tell. As for Dwyane Wade, he may never know about the elevator silence that sparked one of the funniest wedding day memories in recent celebrity history.
Either way, the story proves one thing. Sometimes the smallest moments become the ones you remember the longest.
Summary:
- Kylie Kelce revealed she has a funny, one-sided “beef” with Dwyane Wade that dates back to her 2018 wedding day.
- The moment happened when Kylie, her bridesmaids, and her wedding planner shared an elevator with Wade right before she walked down the aisle.
- According to Kylie, Wade did not say a single word during the elevator ride, which completely shocked her.
- She joked on her podcast Not Gonna Lie that Wade likely has no idea she even feels this way.
- Kylie said the silence in such a small, enclosed space “blew” her mind and still stands out years later.
- Her bridesmaid, Amber, humorously suggested Wade may have regretted stepping onto the elevator.
- Kylie and Jason Kelce married in 2018 after meeting on Tinder, where Jason famously fell asleep on their first date.
- The couple now shares four daughters: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finn.
- Dwyane Wade, who married Gabrielle Union in 2014, has not publicly addressed the elevator story.
- Fans love Kylie’s storytelling style, which turns an awkward moment into a relatable and entertaining memory.
