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Why Did Tom Brady Sneak Out of Taylor Swift's Wedding Early?

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Tom Brady was caught dipping out of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding reception hours before it ended.

The former NFL star kept his head down while in the backseat of a car leaving New York City’s Madison Square Garden Friday night.

He looked dapper for the special occasion, wearing a classic black suit and tie.

Tom Brady was photographed leaving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reception at Madison Square Garden early, as seen above. REUTERS

Tom Brady at a WNBA game.

The retired athlete, seen here on June 30, was seen in the backseat of a car. NBAE via Getty Images

Aside from Brady, 48, comedian Chris Rock and actor Hugh Grant — along with wife Anna Eberstein — also left the party early.

The trio were among the A-listers who attended Swift and Kelce’s highly anticipated nuptials at the iconic venue.

Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson and Benson Boone were a few of the many photographed arriving at the ceremony earlier in the day.

MSG announced the Grammy winner and athlete, both 36, said “I do” with digital screens around the arena that read “JUST&T MARRIED!” around 7:30 p.m. ET.

Comedian Chris Rock reacts from inside a vehicle as he departs Madison Square Garden.

Chris Rock also made an early exit, as seen above. REUTERS

Hugh Grant and his wife, Anna Elisabet Eberstein, depart Madison Square Garden,

Hugh Grant and his wife, Anna Eberstein, left on foot, as pictured here. REUTERS

Here’s latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG:

Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, also confirmed the news to Page Six, revealing actor Adam Sandler officiated the wedding.

Kelce notably starred alongside Sandler in the 2025 film “Happy Gilmore 2.”

Additionally, Paine told us Swift’s brother, Austin, was her “Man of Honor,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his “Best Man.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce smiling and posing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Swift and Kelce, seen above in March, tied the knot in front of their friends around 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG announced. Billboard via Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pose with Ross Travis at a party.

The newlyweds, seen here in December 2024, walked down the aisle in Christian Dior Haute Couture fits. bosstravis43/Instagram

The “Lover” songstress and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were also decked out in Christian Dior Haute Couture and wore custom Christian Louboutin shoes for their wedding ceremony.

Shortly after the couple walked down the aisle, the Empire State Building changed its colors to represent Swift’s “something blue.”

The pop icon and Kelce kicked off their wedding festivities with a rehearsal dinner alongside 100 guests on Thursday.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hold hands and smile while walking.

The couple, pictured above in May, also wore custom Christian Louboutin shoes. GCImages

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace, foreheads touching, in a garden.

Swift and Kelce got engaged in August 2025, as shown here, after two years of dating. Instagram/ Taylor Swift

Cooper, Hadid, Jack Antonoff and Swift’s childhood bestie, Abigail Anderson, all stepped out for the festivities.

Insiders previously told Page Six that the “Cruel Summer” singer and Kelce, who got engaged in August 2025, were “already married” ahead of Friday’s ceremony.

One source shared that there are rumors that the wedding occurred in Tennessee.

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