Taylor Swift, known for commanding adoration from fans worldwide, faced an entirely different reaction at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The pop icon attended the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as his team battled the Philadelphia Eagles for the championship. However, when the stadium’s big screen captured her in the crowd, Eagles fans seized the moment to boo her loudly, seemingly fueled by the team rivalry and her high-profile relationship.
Swift, unaccustomed to such negative receptions, appeared visibly surprised by the reaction. The unexpected jeers became one of the most talked-about moments of the night, drawing even more attention when former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation.
Trump, who was also in attendance at the Super Bowl, received a completely different reaction. The crowd inside the Caesars Superdome erupted into applause when he appeared on the jumbotron. Seizing the opportunity, Trump greeted fans with his signature wave and even joined in singing the national anthem before making an early exit from the game just after halftime.
Hours later, the former president couldn’t resist taking another swipe at Swift. Posting on his Truth Social platform, he wrote, “The only person who had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift.” The remark reignited their long-standing feud, which dates back to Swift’s vocal opposition to Trump during past election cycles.
Despite the momentary setback, Swift remains one of the most influential figures in music and pop culture. However, her unexpected Super Bowl controversy proved that even global superstars aren’t immune to the intensity of sports fandom.
Booing taylor swift as if she's playing on the field against 'your' team, even though she's just sitting there looking pretty, is loser behavior pic.twitter.com/yZ13tJbDwB
— jade (@tsholyground) February 10, 2025