7 TV Shows Endorsed by Taylor Swift

As a die-hard fan of pop culture and a connoisseur of television shows, I find it fascinating to delve into the lives of celebrities who share similar passions. One such individual is Taylor Swift, whose love for various TV series is as captivating as her music.

Taylor Swift might currently be one of the most recognized individuals globally. Renowned for her witty lyrics and personal, autobiographical music, Swift stands out as the first billionaire solely from the music industry. This achievement is quite apparent. In a time when digital downloads have replaced physical records, an impressive seven of Swift’s albums have achieved over one million sales in their initial week. Additionally, she ranks among the highest-grossing female touring acts, trailing only behind U2, The Rolling Stones, and Elton John; it’s likely that she will surpass them all in due time.

In a remarkable demonstration of her impact, Taylor Swift exerts an enormous influence on whatever she promotes, causing a substantial surge in sales and interest. This phenomenon, known as “the Taylor Swift effect,” bears similarities to the legendary Midas Touch. Many artists who have opened for her on her global Eras Tour have suddenly become familiar faces, with Sabrina Carpenter being one of the most notable examples. Swift’s high-profile relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been extremely beneficial for the NFL. Kelce’s jersey sales have soared by approximately 400%, and there’s been a significant increase in game attendance and ratings when she was present. The Super Bowl of 2024, which she also attended, became the most-watched Super Bowl in NFL history, with 123.4 million viewers. It is estimated that she has added a staggering $330 million to the NFL and Kansas City Chiefs’ brand value overall.

More recently, just seconds after the conclusion of September’s presidential debate between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Swift publicly expressed support for Harris on social media. However, it’s still unclear how much influence she might have had. Beyond sports and politics, Swift has openly expressed her admiration for numerous movies and TV shows. She recently endorsed and spoke positively about Deadpool & Wolverine, which is not surprising given her close friendship with Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively. Let’s now explore some TV shows that Taylor Swift has openly praised over the years.

7 Queer Eye

Queer Eye represents a modern revival of a 2003 television series, now streaming on Netflix. This reality show introduces a fresh team of five experts, collectively known as the “Fab Five,” who dedicate a week to assisting individuals by employing their unique skills to enhance various aspects of their lives. Each member has since gained recognition in the TV industry. Queer Eye has earned acclaim for its portrayal and advocacy of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

In 2019, Taylor Swift joined Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show during the “Burning Questions” segment. One of the questions Ellen asked was about Swift’s favorite TV show at the moment. Swift mentioned several shows she loved, with Queer Eye being one of them. Interestingly, Swift later included the cast of Queer Eye in her music video for “You Need to Calm Down,” which is famous for featuring various cameos by LGBTQ+ celebrities.

6 Downton Abbey

In the early 1900s, I found myself utterly captivated by “Downton Abbey,” a British historical drama that resonated deeply here in America. This series delves into the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their dedicated staff at Downton Abbey, a grand Yorkshire estate. The ensemble cast, led by the legendary Maggie Smith, was nothing short of spectacular. “Downton Abbey” was a critically acclaimed triumph that spawned two movies, with a third one already in production. I can’t wait to see more!

Taylor Swift, during her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, casually mentioned that Downton Abbey is one of her favorite series. It seems that one of the songs from her latest and top-selling album, The Tortured Poets Department, titled “Clara Bow,” might have a hidden reference to Downton Abbey, as Swift often incorporates such Easter eggs in her music. In an episode of Downton Abbey, a female character tries out a new hairstyle and asks a footman for his opinion. He replies, “Like Clara Bow,” which could be a nod to the opening lyric of the song, “You look like Clara Bow in this light.

5 Killing Eve

When Ellen asked Taylor Swift about her favorite show, she quickly mentioned “Killing Eve” as her pick. This popular British TV series is a gripping thriller about Eve Polastri, a British intelligence officer who’s hunting a ruthless assassin. In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Swift expressed her admiration for the show, saying “Oh my goodness, it’s so captivating. We’ve rarely seen such endearing wickedness in men – until now when we started to see female characters that can break through the persistent expectation of likeability.

In season 3 of Killing Eve, a rendition of Taylor Swift’s hit “Look What You Made Do” was played. This cover was sung by Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club, an intriguing detail being that this band doesn’t actually exist – it was concocted as a prank by Taylor Swift, her brother Austin, and their producer Jack Antonoff! Interestingly, the lead vocals on this song were provided by none other than Austin himself.

4 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

The remarkable achievement of the initial “Law & Order” series paved the way for a multi-series franchise, one of which is notably the well-known and highly-rated “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” This police procedural crime drama focuses on the detectives within the Special Victims Unit, who dedicate their efforts to investigating and prosecuting sex crimes.

Taylor Swift is quite fond of the TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and one of her cats, Olivia Benson, bears the name of one of the show’s main characters, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay. Over time, a friendship seems to have blossomed between these two celebrities. Hargitay made an appearance on Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour and was featured in her “Bad Blood” music video. In response, Hargitay named one of her cats ‘Karma,’ after Swift’s popular song. It appears that Hargitay has discussed the possibility of appearing on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” with Swift. Although it hasn’t occurred yet, there is a chance we might see Taylor Swift making a guest appearance in a future episode of the series.

3 Game of Thrones

The extensive tale of “Game of Thrones” skillfully manages numerous characters and plotlines across the imaginary realm of Westeros, gradually weaving them together into a single, well-structured narrative. This HBO fantasy masterpiece swept the globe, becoming an unstoppable force in pop culture, captivating millions of viewers worldwide. Among those enthralled was Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift has frequently spoken about her love for ‘Game of Thrones’ in public. This series was featured among her favorite shows during an episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ called “Burning Questions”. At the 2021 BRIT Awards, upon receiving her BRITs Global Icon Award from Maisie Williams, a star from ‘Game of Thrones’, Swift proclaimed at the podium, “It’s common knowledge that ‘Game of Thrones’ is a huge part of my life.” She then expressed her disappointment over not being able to hug Williams due to social distancing rules at the time.

Why is Taylor Swift grieving, you wonder? It seems that Taylor Swift finds the most connection in Williams’ character, Arya Stark. The storyline of Arya’s thirst for revenge served as the basis for Swift’s popular song “Look What You Made Me Do.” The television series, ‘Game of Thrones’, significantly impacted Swift’s perspective on her comeback album, ‘Reputation’. Specifically, the song “I Did Something Bad” was sparked by Sansa and Arya’s plan to kill Littlefinger, while “King of My Heart” was motivated by Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo’s romance.

2 Grey’s Anatomy

Due to its long-running span of twenty seasons (and continuing), the network series Grey’s Anatomy, a medical drama, has garnered fans from various generations. One such avid fan is Taylor Swift, a renowned music icon. She’s frequently expressed her admiration for the show on social media platforms. In 2008, she penned an extensive account of her lifelong fascination with Grey’s Anatomy, describing it as “the greatest show ever made,” on MySpace. Interestingly, in the same year, one of Swift’s songs, “White Horse,” was incorporated into the fifth season of the show. Her heartfelt reaction upon hearing her song on the series became viral. Later, during Season 10, the program paid tribute to Swift by naming an episode after her famous track, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

It’s well-known that Swift chose to name one of her three cats Meredith Grey, who is the main character on the show and portrayed by Ellen Pompeo. To add to that, it’s interesting to note that Swift named another of her cats, the third one, after a fictional character from movies – Benjamin Button.

1 Friends

Being a native New Yorker, it’s not hard to see why the hit TV show “Friends” – a series that follows a close-knit group of friends juggling early adulthood, careers, and romantic entanglements in our beloved city – strikes a chord with Taylor Swift.

In various interviews, the actress openly expresses her deep affection for the show, “Friends”. Back in 2016 during a “Vogue 73 Questions” interview, Taylor Swift declared “Friends” as her all-time favorite TV series. She also mentioned that if given the chance, she would have loved to write the famous theme song, “I’ll Be There For You”, performed by The Rembrandts. Interestingly, Swift stated this desire mainly for the royalties, not because she lacks financial resources, as she has now achieved billionaire status. In a conversation with Alecia Davis from “Extra”, Swift revealed that she frequently watches marathon sessions of “Friends” to find comfort.

Taylor Swift has shown her affection for the TV series “Friends” in numerous ways beyond mere speech. During one of her performances, she invited Lisa Kudrow, who played the eccentric character Phoebe Buffay, to join her on stage and they sang Phoebe’s famous tune, “Smelly Cat.” On another occasion, the stage setup for one of Swift’s concerts mimicked the well-known fountain from the opening credits of “Friends,” spraying water across the stage.

2024-09-20 04:02