Taylor Swift’s team has expressed strong disapproval following the publication of an opinion piece by the New York Times that speculated about the Grammy-winning artist’s sexuality.
In a statement to CNN Business, a source close to Swift condemned the piece for crossing ethical boundaries in journalism. The source highlighted the invasive and inappropriate nature of such speculation, emphasizing that the protective label of an “opinion piece” does not justify the content.
The article in question suggested that Swift has been hinting at being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community throughout her career, a claim that Swift’s team vehemently disputes. They argued that a similar narrative wouldn’t be permissible for male artists like Shawn Mendes, whose sexuality has also been a subject of public speculation.
The opinion piece assembled a list of supposed “evidence” supporting its claims, including an interpretation of Swift’s hair color choices in her music video “You Need To Calm Down” as a nod to the bisexual pride flag. Swift, however, has consistently denied being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In the prologue of her “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album, she explained her focus on female friendships and personal growth. Furthermore, in a 2019 Vogue interview, Swift clarified her position, stating her intention to advocate for the community without falsely representing herself as a member.
Swift’s representative also addressed recent rumors about her personal life, particularly regarding a fabricated story of her secret marriage to ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. The representative firmly denied these claims, calling for accountability from the sources spreading such misinformation and emphasizing the negative impact of these unfounded rumours.
