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Taylor Swiftwas a big conversation in 2023.From her widely successfulEras Tourto hernewfound romance with Travis Kelce, the “End Game” singer had a huge year, both professionally and personally.In addition tobreaking musicandbox office records, Swift officially reached billionaire status,Forbesreported in October.As she continued to solidify her “big reputation” as a pop icon this year, it’s no wonder that she toppedPEOPLE’s 2023 Most Intriguing People of the Yearlist.In honor of Swift’s 34th birthday, take a look at her most talked-about moments from 2023.
Taylor Swiftwas a big conversation in 2023.
From her widely successfulEras Tourto hernewfound romance with Travis Kelce, the “End Game” singer had a huge year, both professionally and personally.
In addition tobreaking musicandbox office records, Swift officially reached billionaire status,Forbesreported in October.
As she continued to solidify her “big reputation” as a pop icon this year, it’s no wonder that she toppedPEOPLE’s 2023 Most Intriguing People of the Yearlist.
In honor of Swift’s 34th birthday, take a look at her most talked-about moments from 2023.
01of 10Her Eras TourJohn Medina/GettyTalk about starting the year off with a bang! After making headlines withher record-breaking Ticketmaster presalein October 2022, excitement rose to a fever pitch when the sold-out tour kicked off.The tour,which started on March 17in Glendale, Arizona, took fans on a musical journey as Swift played 44 songs from her career in 3 hours and 13 minutes. Fromspecial gueststonostalgic costumesthat paid tribute to her many musical eras, the tour quickly captivated Swifties and critics alike.With concert dates still running into 2024, Swift has already broken the record for the highest-grossing music tour ever surpassing $1 billion in revenue,per Guinness World Records.
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Her Eras Tour
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Talk about starting the year off with a bang! After making headlines withher record-breaking Ticketmaster presalein October 2022, excitement rose to a fever pitch when the sold-out tour kicked off.
The tour,which started on March 17in Glendale, Arizona, took fans on a musical journey as Swift played 44 songs from her career in 3 hours and 13 minutes. Fromspecial gueststonostalgic costumesthat paid tribute to her many musical eras, the tour quickly captivated Swifties and critics alike.
With concert dates still running into 2024, Swift has already broken the record for the highest-grossing music tour ever surpassing $1 billion in revenue,per Guinness World Records.
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Her Historic Wins
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Just shortly after kicking off her Eras Tour, Swift was honored for her achievements in music with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award in March. Asshe accepted her awardon stage, she gave her fans some valuable advice, telling them to “give yourself permission to fail.”
03of 10Her Re-RecordingsKevin Winter/TAS23/GettyIn addition to taking fans on a musical journey with her Eras Tour, Swift continued to release her re-recorded albums to regain control of her masters. Swift certainly had fun with the rollout process as she announcedSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)and1989 (Taylor’s Version)on stage in May and August, respectively.“You know how I love to plan things, and how I love to surprise you with the things I plan. It’s my love language with you — I plot, I scheme, I plan and I get to tell you about it,” Swift told the crowd as she unveiled the artwork forSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)during her Nashville show.Similar to her past re-recordings, the 2024 albums featured brand-new songs from the vault and guest artists such as Fall Out Boy andParamore’sHayley WilliamsonSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).The re-recording of1989 (Taylor’s Version)became her most commercially successful
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Her Re-Recordings
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In addition to taking fans on a musical journey with her Eras Tour, Swift continued to release her re-recorded albums to regain control of her masters. Swift certainly had fun with the rollout process as she announcedSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)and1989 (Taylor’s Version)on stage in May and August, respectively.
“You know how I love to plan things, and how I love to surprise you with the things I plan. It’s my love language with you — I plot, I scheme, I plan and I get to tell you about it,” Swift told the crowd as she unveiled the artwork forSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)during her Nashville show.
Similar to her past re-recordings, the 2024 albums featured brand-new songs from the vault and guest artists such as Fall Out Boy andParamore’sHayley WilliamsonSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).
The re-recording of1989 (Taylor’s Version)became her most commercially successful
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Her Star-Studded Music Videos
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With the new singles fromMidnightsand her re-recorded albums, Swift was able to deliver a number of star-studded music videos in 2024. Though it seemed hard to top all the celebrity cameos in “Bejeweled” last year, Swift did just that with the music video for “I Can See You” in July.
Of course, that wasn’t Swift’s only epic team-up this year. In May, Swift released a remix of her hitMidnightssong “Karma” featuring Ice Spice, which she also debuted during the Eras Tour. She even had the rapper join her on stage as she performed the song in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Her Fashion Easter Eggs
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We all know Swift loves her Easter eggs, and she really played it up this year. As Swift teased the release dates for her re-recorded albums, fans caught on to many hidden clues in her clothes, includinga recycled pursefrom herSpeak Nowera andher all-blue looks during her Eras Tourbefore she announced1989 (Taylor’s Version).
06of 10Her Relationship with Travis KelceChariah Gordon/InstagramAmid her many professional highs, Swift’s personal life also was in the spotlight in 2023 as she started dating Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce. After attending Swift’s Eras Tour in July, Kelce put Swift “on blast” on his podcast as he revealed that he tried to give Swift his number in the form of a friendship bracelet.As the internet laughed offKelce “shooting his shot” with Swift,the two secretly connected behind the scenes, with the singer later recounting toTimethat she thoughtKelce’s actions were “metal as hell.“The two eventually broke the internet in September 2023 as Swift made asurprise appearance at Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game, watching the game fromKelce’s suite alongside his mother Donna. After going public with their romance the following month, the two have wasted no time giving glimpses of their blossoming love story, including sweetquotes about each other in interviewsand publiclysupporting each other’s career endeavors.
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Her Relationship with Travis Kelce
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Amid her many professional highs, Swift’s personal life also was in the spotlight in 2023 as she started dating Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce. After attending Swift’s Eras Tour in July, Kelce put Swift “on blast” on his podcast as he revealed that he tried to give Swift his number in the form of a friendship bracelet.
As the internet laughed offKelce “shooting his shot” with Swift,the two secretly connected behind the scenes, with the singer later recounting toTimethat she thoughtKelce’s actions were “metal as hell.”
The two eventually broke the internet in September 2023 as Swift made asurprise appearance at Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game, watching the game fromKelce’s suite alongside his mother Donna. After going public with their romance the following month, the two have wasted no time giving glimpses of their blossoming love story, including sweetquotes about each other in interviewsand publiclysupporting each other’s career endeavors.
07of 10Her Kansas City Chief Game AppearancesJason Hanna/GettyNot only was Swift’s relationship with Kelce a topic of discussion, but herappearances at his gamesquickly made headlines as well, especially asthe NFL spotlighted the singerduring the football broadcasts and on social media.Swift attended games with friends including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Sophie Turner, and even her outfits generated buzz as people tried to track downher vintage Kansas City Chiefs gear.Whileviewership soaredas Swifties tuned in to the games, some football fans criticized the NFL for its coverage of Kelce and Swift, noting that the NFL appeared to show favoritism toward one team over another.Like many other things in her life, Swift “shook off” the haters, tellingTimeherpresence at the games was for one primary purpose. “I’m just there to support Travis,” she said, adding, “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads.”
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Her Kansas City Chief Game Appearances
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Not only was Swift’s relationship with Kelce a topic of discussion, but herappearances at his gamesquickly made headlines as well, especially asthe NFL spotlighted the singerduring the football broadcasts and on social media.
Swift attended games with friends including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Sophie Turner, and even her outfits generated buzz as people tried to track downher vintage Kansas City Chiefs gear.
Whileviewership soaredas Swifties tuned in to the games, some football fans criticized the NFL for its coverage of Kelce and Swift, noting that the NFL appeared to show favoritism toward one team over another.
Like many other things in her life, Swift “shook off” the haters, tellingTimeherpresence at the games was for one primary purpose. “I’m just there to support Travis,” she said, adding, “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads.”
08of 10Her Eras Tour FilmMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesSwift decided to take her show from the stage to the screen withherEras Tourfilm. Just like the actual tour,the film quickly broke records, setting a single-day ticket sale record for AMC and a 2023 sales record on Fandango.The film’s premiere took place on Oct. 12. withSwift shut down The Grovein Los Angeles to play the film at multiple theaters in the shopping mall. In addition to gracing the red carpet in a1989-esque blue dressand her classic red lip, she snapped selfies with some of her loyal fans who had been standing and cheering for her arrival outside.Even since its release on Oct. 13, the film has continued to make headlines. During its three-day opening weekend and Thursday night previews alone,The Eras Tourbecamethe highest-grossing concert film of all time, beating outJustin Bieber’sNever Say Never, which earned $73 million total over the course of its 2011 domestic run. Most recently, the film earned Swift her fifth Golden Globe nomination asit scored a nod for cinematic and box office achievement.
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Her Eras Tour Film
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Swift decided to take her show from the stage to the screen withherEras Tourfilm. Just like the actual tour,the film quickly broke records, setting a single-day ticket sale record for AMC and a 2023 sales record on Fandango.
The film’s premiere took place on Oct. 12. withSwift shut down The Grovein Los Angeles to play the film at multiple theaters in the shopping mall. In addition to gracing the red carpet in a1989-esque blue dressand her classic red lip, she snapped selfies with some of her loyal fans who had been standing and cheering for her arrival outside.
Even since its release on Oct. 13, the film has continued to make headlines. During its three-day opening weekend and Thursday night previews alone,The Eras Tourbecamethe highest-grossing concert film of all time, beating outJustin Bieber’sNever Say Never, which earned $73 million total over the course of its 2011 domestic run. Most recently, the film earned Swift her fifth Golden Globe nomination asit scored a nod for cinematic and box office achievement.
09of 10Her Star-Studded Friend GroupGotham/GC ImagesAs Swift’s1989songs got a second life with her re-recorded version of the album,her famous “squad"from that era also had a resurgence. Throughout the year, Swift made several notable appearances with her celebrity friends, including celebrating the Fourth of July withher “independent girlies,” cheering on Kelce with her A-list guests andgrabbing dinner with her palsin New York City.While Swift hung out with many of her longtime friends such asSelena Gomez, Gigi Hadid,Sophie TurnerandBlake Lively, she also made a handful of new friends thanks to Kelce. Most notably, Swift made connections withthe partners of Kansas City Chiefs players, includingPatrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, with whom she was regularly spotted sitting in the box at football games.
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Her Star-Studded Friend Group
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As Swift’s1989songs got a second life with her re-recorded version of the album,her famous “squad"from that era also had a resurgence. Throughout the year, Swift made several notable appearances with her celebrity friends, including celebrating the Fourth of July withher “independent girlies,” cheering on Kelce with her A-list guests andgrabbing dinner with her palsin New York City.
While Swift hung out with many of her longtime friends such asSelena Gomez, Gigi Hadid,Sophie TurnerandBlake Lively, she also made a handful of new friends thanks to Kelce. Most notably, Swift made connections withthe partners of Kansas City Chiefs players, includingPatrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, with whom she was regularly spotted sitting in the box at football games.
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Her Friendship with Beyoncé
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People couldn’t get enough of Swift’s friendship moments this year, but the internet was really buzzing about her close bond with Beyoncé. As both superstars had huge years with successful tours and concert films — and social media users tried to pit them against each other — the ladies proved they “both have crowns” as they publicly showed their support for one another.
As Beyoncé released her own concert film forRenaissance,Swift showed her supportas she attended the London premiere in November. During her cover story forTime’s 2023 Person of the Year, Swift further reflected on their friendship, calling Queen Bey “the most precious gem of a person,”
“She’s such a great disrupter of music-industry norms,” the “Cruel Summer” singer continued. “She taught every artist how to flip the table and challenge archaic business practices.”
In the interview, Swift also opened up about how challenging it was to see some on social media compare their equally acclaimed, record-shatteringErasandRenaissancetours. “There were so many stadium tours this summer, but the only ones that were compared were me and Beyoncé,” she said. “Clearly it’s very lucrative for the media and stan culture to pit two women against each other, even when those two artists in question refuse to participate in that discussion.”
source: people.com
