The impending marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a rare — but not unprecedented — merger between two bold-faced names who have reached the pinnacle of their fields.

Swift is the biggest pop star in the world, coming off the biggest concert tour ever. Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is a three-time Super Bowl champion.

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Here is a look at some other athletes whose significant others matched or even eclipsed their fame.

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe

A nine-time World Series champion and three-time Most Valuable Player, DiMaggio was already retired when he was set up with the actor and pinup model. Private by nature, he struggled to accept the career that made her an international sex symbol.

After entertaining U.S. troops in South Korea on their ho

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