Shaquille O’Neal, the famous former professional basketball player, kindly 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 that the guest attendance was close to 1,000 people. Sharing best wishes, the 54-year-old was an encouraging sport, even if he wasn’t part of the big 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 with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Shaquille O’Neal, nicknamed Shaq, revealed that he did not receive an invitation to the wedding, unlike his friend Charles Berkley, during an interview with PEOPLE. On Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City, the NBA legend prompted, “No. Thank you, Taylor. Thank you, Travis,” with a frown. With a friendly face, he said, “May it last forever,” congratulated the couple.
About the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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 his brother, Austin Swift, as Man of Honor, while the football player had his brother Jason Kelce as his Best Man, according to the aforementioned outlet. Celebrity Adam Sandler presided over their wedding. Many of their Hollywood friends attended the ceremony, including Selena Gomez, Gigi HadidBradley Cooper, Brad PittInes de Ramon, Jimmy Fallon, Graham Norton, Ed Sheeran, Sabrina CarpenterEmma Stone, Hugh Grant, Haim sister, Millie Bobby BrownDakota Johnson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, and others. After the couple recited their vows, the jumbotrons at Madison Square Garden outside the arena flashed, ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’
