Shaquille O’Neal, the renowned former professional basketball player, facetiously and humorously thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for not inviting him to their lavish wedding ceremony. The newlyweds tied the knot on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, and various reports suggest the guest attendance was close to 1,000 people. Sharing best wishes, the 54-year-old was a heartwarming sport, even if he wasn’t part of the grand celebrations. Here’s a closer look at Shaquille O’Neal’s four-word message for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Shaquille O’Neal shares best wishes to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Shaquille O’Neal, fondly dubbed Shaq, revealed that he did not get the invitation to the wedding, unlike his friend, Charles Berkley, during an interview with PEOPLE. On Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Fanatics Fest at Javits Centre in New York City, the NBA legend prompted, “No. Thanks, Taylor. Thanks, Travis,” with a frown on his face. With a friendly face, he said, “May it last forever,” congratulating the married couple.
About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Taylor Swift, the fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning artist, and Travis Kelce, the three-time NFL champion, walked down the aisle in New York City under tight security. The billionaire singer had her brother, Austin Swift, as the Man of Honour, while the football player had his brother Jason Kelce as his Best Man, per the aforementioned outlet. Celebrity Adam Sandler officiated their wedding. Many of their Hollywood friends attended the ceremony, including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, Ines de Ramon, Jimmy Fallon, Graham Norton, Ed Sheeran, Sabrina Carpenter, Emma Stone, Hugh Grant, Haim sisters, Millie Bobby Brown, Dakota Johnson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, and more. After the pair recited their vows, Madison Square Garden’s jumbotrons outside the arena displayed, ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’
