Actress Anya Taylor-Joy learned Argentina won its World Cup match via a waiter during the phone-free wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
The incident highlights the tension between high-profile privacy demands and the real-time nature of global sporting events. Because the couple enforced a strict prohibition of mobile devices during the ceremony [3], guests were unable to track the match independently.
The wedding took place July 3, 2024 [1], at a private venue in New York City [1]. The date coincided with a World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde. Taylor-Joy, an Argentine citizen, sought updates on the game while attending the festivities.
According to reports, a waiter whispered the result to the actress during the proceedings. Argentina defeated Cape Verde with a score of 3–2 in extra time [2].
"I was in the middle of the ceremony and a waiter leaned over and whispered, ‘Argentina just won!’" Taylor-Joy said.
The actress later reflected on the timing of the news. "I couldn’t believe I missed the final minute of the game, but the waiter saved me," she said.
Taylor-Joy described the experience as a blend of personal and national celebration. "It was such a surreal moment, celebrating love and a World Cup victory at the same time," she said.
The couple's decision to ban phones was intended to keep the wedding ultra-private [3]. Despite the restriction, the assistance from the staff allowed Taylor-Joy to stay connected to the tournament result without violating the couple's rules.
“"I was in the middle of the ceremony and a waiter leaned over and whispered, ‘Argentina just won!’"”
This anecdote underscores the extreme measures celebrities employ to maintain privacy in the digital age. By implementing a total device ban, Swift and Kelce attempted to eliminate the risk of unauthorized leaks, though the reliance on staff to relay external information suggests that total isolation remains difficult even in highly controlled environments.
