Sun Mar 16 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Scores Big in Acting Debut, Earns Hollywood Praise
**Kansas City, MO** – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is proving his talents extend far beyond the gridiron. His acting debut in FX’s horror drama, *Grotesquerie*, has garnered rave reviews from Hollywood heavyweights, including Henry Winkler, the legendary actor who directed the episode.
Winkler, speaking to TMZ, praised Kelce’s performance, calling him “a wonderful actor” and stating that he “was great” in the show. This positive assessment follows an earlier comment by Winkler where he described Kelce as “a natural” with acting ability. The two initially connected when Kelce wore a Fonzie t-shirt – a nod to Winkler’s iconic *Happy Days* character – before a Chiefs game.
Co-star Niecy Nash-Betts also lauded Kelce’s professionalism and willingness to learn on set, telling PEOPLE magazine he was “lovely” and “very open” to direction. She highlighted his humble approach, emphasizing that he didn’t come across as arrogant or overly confident.
While this marks a significant step into acting for Kelce, who also hosts *Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?* on Prime Video and previously appeared on *Catching Kelce* and *Moonbase 8*, he’s not abandoning football anytime soon. Kelce recently confirmed his return to the Chiefs for the 2025 season.
With such positive feedback from industry professionals and a clear aptitude for acting, Kelce’s future in Hollywood appears as bright as his future on the football field.
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