The 35-year-old watched the big game from a VIP suite alongside her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s parents, Donna and Ed Kelce.
Taylor Swift got booed at the Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Fans have shared a range of reactions to how the superstar handled the moment, with some praising her poise in dealing with the situation with grace.
As the match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs continued, the camera focused on Swift but many in the stadium didn’t appreciate her having the spotlight. She was booed and her reaction was captured on camera. Despite the boos, she remained composed.
In the clip shared online, she appeared momentarily surprised, but quickly shrugged it off. Turning to her friends, rapper Ice Spice and stylist Ashley Avignone. They shared a glance and laughed off the moment together.
Fans shared their views on how the singer reacted, with one fan commenting, “Losing 6 Grammys and getting booed at the same week is crazy I feel bad for he though [sic].”
Another person took a hit at Swift, penning, “Taylor Swift looks so awkward when the crowd booed in unison when they showed her on the cam. Read the room girl. This isn’t for you.”
A fan also analyzed the incident, “Taylor Swift was legitimately confused when she got booed.” One fan, who clarified that President Donald Trump’s screen presence was minimal, added, “He was barely shown and Taylor Swift was booed and she was visibly upset.”
One more person weighed in, noting that Trump wasn’t booed, “No he did not Taylor Swift on the other hand got booed so hard she was visibly embarrassed kinda felt bad for her.”
Some felt her treatment was unfair, with a fan stating, “She deserved better.” Others zeroed in on her poise during the moment, writing, “That look into the camera 🔥❤️.” A fan who was proud of her praised the singer, “She knows she’s iconic and she even gave them a side eye those people just embarrassed themselves 😂.”
Aside from her die-hard fans, Taylor Swift also received support from tennis legend, Serena Williams, who had a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. She took to X, directly tagging the “Cruel Summer” singer, writing, “I love you@taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!! [sic]”
Meanwhile, Trump, who relished the moment, declared in a post on Truth Social, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”
Prior to the Super Bowl, Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce had said he was looking forward to having Trump at the game. Afterward, a source shared that the Chiefs tight end was disappointed when Trump wrote down the comments targeting his girlfriend. “Travis believes that it was unnecessary for Trump to take a dig at her especially after he voiced that he was honored for a president to be there,” the insider shared.
As per the insider, Kelce was also frustrated that he couldn’t protect Swift. “Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him. He always protects her and it broke his heart,” the source added.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York City, on September 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York City, on September 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The source also divulged that Kelce was already facing a difficult night, and the overwhelming presence of Eagles fans in the stadium didn’t make things any easier. According to the source, he knew the reaction toward Swift must have hurt her, as it was obvious to anyone watching.
Kelce also understood that many Eagles fans viewed her as a traitor of sorts due to her Pennsylvania roots and past support for the team before dating him.
“After Taylor being shut out for a Grammy and Travis losing the biggest game of the year it just hasn’t been a good week for them. But he knows that even though this is not a happy ending to the season having her love gives him so much joy,” the source concluded.
Heading into the Super Bowl LIX, the Chiefs aimed to make history as the first team to secure three consecutive victories. However, their hopes were dashed, and now Kelce is at a crossroads with speculation about his retirement growing. Still, with Swift and Kelce supporting each other, they can take on whatever comes next.