Pop superstar Taylor Swift experienced a wave of boos from the crowd at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans when her image appeared on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron. The singer seemed visibly taken aback by the negative reaction.
This contrasts sharply with the enthusiastic cheers that greeted former President Donald Trump when he was shown on screen before the game. Trump was seen with New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and his daughter, Ivanka, during the national anthem, which also drew a strong positive response from the audience.
Swift's appearance at the Super Bowl comes after increased criticism from some NFL fans regarding her frequent appearances on broadcasts and jumbotrons, often linked to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. This was Swift's second Super Bowl attendance, having been present at the previous year's game to support Kelce.
Interestingly, Swift's football allegiances have shifted. A Pennsylvania native, she grew up an Eagles fan but seemingly switched loyalties upon dating Kelce. This change in fandom may have contributed to the negative reaction from the crowd in New Orleans.
The incident at the Super Bowl follows a public disagreement between Swift and Trump. Swift endorsed Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, prompting a negative reaction from Trump on social media. The crowd's response at the Super Bowl suggests a degree of alignment with Trump's sentiment.
Taylor Swift with actress Blake Lively, rapper Ice Spice and singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey at Super Bowl LVIII. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Donald Trump and Taylor Swift were both present at Super Bowl LIX. (Getty Images)
