Taylor Swift claims jibes about her 'long list of ex-lovers' amount to unfair public humiliation
The singer says she has been 'shamed' by the media for being 'boy crazy', despite basing almost her entire pop career on songs about former relationships
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.She’s built a career on writing catchy, break-up pop songs – but Taylor Swift has hit back at the media for “publicly humiliating” her about the number of boyfriends she’s had.
The singer claims she has been “shamed” into stopping dating after her “long list of ex-lovers” (to quote her own lyrics) has become the butt of jokes at award ceremonies.
She added she thought it was unfair she had been branded “boy crazy” after having dated two people in a year.
The 25-year-old told Glamour magazine: “It’s a good thing that I feel really independent and I feel that my friends are all I need. It’s kind of a sad way I got there, though, being shamed into it.
“What else is it when you have two boyfriends in one year and everyone’s calling you boy crazy, making jokes about you at awards shows? That’s public humiliation. And I don’t think it’s fair.”
Tina Fey joked during the Golden Globes earlier this year that Swift should stop dating so much and “stay away from Michael J Fox’s son”.
But some Swifties may find it hard to view the singer as a victim of the media having listened to her songs.
Singles such as “We Are Never Getting Back Together” and “I Knew You Were Trouble” are based on unhealthy former relationships, while in “Blank Space” Swift sings that she “loves the players”.
She also seems to love the game.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments