Taylor Swift is clearing the air and putting an end to long-running rumors about her sexuality. In the prologue to her album '1989 (Taylor's Version),' the pop sensation speaks candidly about the rumors that she had secretly dated several of her close female friends.
Swift explains that she decided to spend all of her time with female friends after realizing that any interactions with men, even platonically, were misinterpreted as romantic relationships.
She expressed her dissatisfaction with a culture that claimed to support women's liberation while imposing Victorian-era moral codes on her.
Swift's story is featured in the prologue, which was leaked on Twitter. She admits that she initially believed she could change the narrative by changing her behavior, but she soon realized that even hanging out with only female friends didn't protect her from sensationalization and sexualization.
This isn't the first time Taylor Swift has dealt with sexuality rumors.
Swift clarified that her intention was to create uplifting art during a period of political turmoil in which marginalized communities' rights were being eroded.
She discussed the difficulties of advocating for a community in which she is not a member, emphasizing her fear of making mistakes and the magnified consequences of her actions. Swift's desire to be a supportive ally was obvious, but she wanted to ensure that her advocacy was respectful and effective.
Taylor Swift's sexuality rumors began several years ago, especially when she formed a close friendship with «Glee» star Dianna Agron in the early 2010s.
Swift dedicated a song from her 'Red' album to Agron, which sparked speculation. They did, however, stop hanging out around the time '1989' was released in
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