In 2011 Taylor Swift told 60 Minutes she feels like an outsider

In an unaired interview from 2011, Taylor Swift and her mom, Andrea, talk to Lesley Stahl about the musician’s insecurities.
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[@melaniemoat95]

Andrea’s outsider answer was so eloquent and beautiful.

[@NinaDificil]

Taylor’s mum is the key in her daughter’s intelligence and success 👏 👏

[@KatieLennox]

totally agree. her moms made so many sacrifices to get Taylor where she is today, I don't hear much about her dad but he seems to be a big supporter of her as well. are her parents together? you're so right though taylor looked up to her mom & appreciated everything she's done for her and her career. She speaks similar to Taylor, very intelligent andwescwithout providing personal info. it's an art. Taylor is so good about giving to ppl her generosity is something i've never seen in any celebrity or famous person w a lot of money. you can tell she probably did not grow up wealthy which explains her humbleness & generosity to give back to ppl and in ways that are unprecedented . i'm sure her mom and dad are just overflowing w pride and happiness for their daughter and all her achievements at such a young age! the things she's done are things most ppl don't accomplish on a lifetime. she truly makes the most of each moment & doesn't seem to waste her time on the unpleasant parts of her past or trying to plan out her future. ag even handles haters which i don't get how anyone can hate her but i'm sure it's rooted in jealousy. what's the stpry w her & kim kadashoan??taylor strikes me as the type of person who befriends everyone but especially less fortunate and i've never seen anyone who rewards & really cares about her fans & makng sure they get a good show, no matter what. she is a class act! i hope travis really cares about her & not just what she can do for him or his career. i'm sill cautiously optimistic about his intentions and if he really plans a long commitment or marriage. his responses are always kinda cryptic & he claims it's to respect privacy but sometimes i wonder. i hope he's not just wanting to "play house" & see how it goes during their time gf together . and i hope taylor pays attention to her nstincts & remains true to herself & what she wants & deserves. she's been thru enough & seems ready to settle down in her personal life, but it will take a very special guy to handle her fame & all that comes w it. i worry travis might resent her being more famous & her net worth. time will tell i just think taylor is really one of a kind and just a super special young woman who deserves someone who will support, cherish , care for, & be a part of her career & not compete or be insecure. i'm actually fairly new taylor "swiftie" fan. i always liked her music on radio & my 33 ur old son has been in love w her for yrs. i wish i had the $ to get him tix to one of her performances during eras tour. i've been watching the youtube videos & shots & her interviews & saw the woman behind the music & im in awe of her and so impressed w how she carrie's and ppresents herself. she's not fake or pretentious in any way. thru it all she's managed to stay humble empathetic generous & real. these traits make her even more successful and talented i think. so glad she got times person of year! what an insurmountable accomplishment & it's not like she was even trying to be nominated. travis has not said mch at least publicly about this honorvtaylor was given. i hope @ pray he will give taylor all she wants & needs and they can bring each ther lifetime joy and love. if anyone deserves it, it would be taylor swift!!!! love ya' 💕💕💕

[@melody23173]

​@@KatieLennox actually she did grow up wealthy, another reason she was picked on

[@whitegirlsaremykryptonite5779]

And look at her now. She’s the coolest kid on the block.

[@suggestmean6026]

Block!!!! In the world dude

[@harryyarrow4110]

But,she may not feel that way about herself.

[@theisheep2676]

@breadandcircuses8127 Errr...of course she does. I'm one of them. I can still relate to her songs from a male lyrical perspective. She's one of my biggest influences in life and my favourite music artist. I've listened to all the albums !

[@yellowdogdelta661]

Taylor's Mom is very genuine.

[@hellotay776]

Italia Beauty look at you I-

[@hellotay776]

Italia Beauty wait omg is that you?? wow I didn’t know Apple/android added an emoji that looks like you wow

[@hellotay776]

Italia Beauty 🐀 🐀 🐀

[@aliffzamri9569]

@Italia Beauty 💩

[@aminakamran6969]

Suppressing her daughter's potential homosexuality for the sake of keeping the money raking in doesn't seem very genuine.

[@sharonr.8840]

“you had it figured out since you were in school, everybody loves pretty everybody loves cool” -the lucky one

[@varun2247]

You shut up you bloody idiot

[@sharonr.8840]

@@varun2247 BAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@90strend38]

@@varun2247 Hey, don't talk to yourself like that, love. Especially not in public.

[@Domino13334]

Taylor‘s 15 year career reads like a blockbuster movie from Hollywood: Artist, songwriter and woman of the decade, one of the best selling music artists in history, 10 Million concert tickets sold, 50 Billion streams on all platforms, almost 1 Billion $ earned (owns 8 mansions and 2 private jets), one of the most awarded artists of all time, one of the most popular persons on social media, multiple Guiness World records, she has worked and performed with almost any superstar of the past 60 years... But yet she is down to earth, donated Millions to charities of all kinds. She invites fans to her mansions for listening parties, bakes cookies, lets them hold her AOTY Grammy for a picture, plays the fans her unreleased album... She meets up with fans at award shows and is frequently in touch over social media... What a graceful, polite and friendly person Taylor Swift is.

[@taylorswiftevermorreee1315]

Yess i could not have said it better thank you💯

[@lemir3559]

To be fair all rich people donate money to charity. It's a way to reduce your tax load.

[@KatieLennox]

exactly!!! you said it all so well! i wasn't even aware of all the details of her career.knowing all that and seeing how down to earth genuine real & so generous & modest is truly a rare combination. i don't know of anyone else who's accomplished what she has who is still the same person she was all along, before her fame. it's like she doesn't realuze just how famous she is which adds to her appeal. i think about other artists who are or have been in similar places but i honestly think it's who taylor is and how she's not afraid to be upfront about her fears, insecurities, or mistakes whennperforming that make ppl relate to her& admire her even more. i've never seen a performer so concerned w her dances, her technical ppl, drivers, pilots, and fans than she is. i've never seen or head of anyone who does all she does to show her gratitude. what a truly kind and giving soul & wonderful talented artist! she amazes me. 🩷💜💕🩷

[@KatieLennox]

@@lemir3559 you're right but i think it's the ppl & charities & especially what she does to show her fans appreciation and give back always gong above and beyond and the ppl and charities she chooses to donate to are close to her heart instead of just a tax write off. i don't think that's even how she thinks about the gifts & donations she gives to so many ppl. 🥰💜💜💜

[@karlepaul6632]

With a father who literally invested a million dollars in order to get her career started (Google it if you don't believe me)

[@eveespice13]

Love how much shes grown up but has also stayed TRUE to HERSELF 💓🙏

[@brookemckinley5709]

I love Andrea so much!! She reminds me of my mom. Praying for her and her health!!

[@ZackZibits95]

Her Mom is so supportive

[@rogergraham9359]

Every Mom and Dad should support their child. You made them, they represent you, and the job you did raising them.

[@srishtiparihar6816]

Crying about this in 2020.

[@ZPiiLe1]

2020 was 4 years ago😮

[@KatieLennox]

you can really see where taylor learned her art for communicating honestly, respectfully, and balancing the struggles w the positives. ❤

[@mariapilarme]

Everyone it’s an outsider in high school. Nobody has confidence. She is beautiful and very smart and the most important a good person.

[@kkeerthi777]

Both mom and daughter are genuine and genius 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@shireenD22]

You guys are basically bullying someone who is talking about bullying and being left out? Great job are you proud of that? Would you do that to someone in their face ?

[@bhargavi9917]

Well said.

[@jhariette]

Love how Andrea supports Taylor so much!!!thank you so much for doing that!!!!!

[@Maroonstan]

This is sad to watch. Because Andrea had cancer again 😭😭😭. And Taylor performed Soon You'll Get Better on Saturday

[@BeGD]

2023 and this girl is still on fire ❤🔥

[@copkuhn8648]

The interviewer speaks to Andrea like Taylor is sick because she is setting herself apart from the norm. Some people are thick and old fashioned in their thinking and this is an example of that. Taylor your the best. Don't let the haters or fakers make an example of you as being the outcast. Anyone that's ever achieved success in any form always are standalone's. P.S so many love what you do and we are always by your side!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Seems to me she’s asking questions that give Taylor and her mother the respect they deserve for forging the creative path she’s forged. I didn’t perceive a pathologizing tone, but a respectful one. Almost every answer begins with “absolutely.” Affirming and honoring, and I think a very friendly interview.

[@avangel13]

So proud of Tay and her mom 💖

[@sophiaswiftie764]

I love Taylor and so much and she is just an amazing person inside and out ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marymcgrath6934]

Sweet Mom..just like her daughter. Really good person!

[@jillianhammoud489]

She deserves all the best in her life on both sides the personal nd her career❤️❤️

[@Rebwell]

Wow, the influence of her mother is so clear. ❤ What a well spoken lady.

[@GamingandMore95]

This feels like the reporter is looking down on Taylor almost like discrediting her for being who she is. It's not like she chose to be an outsider. It's not like she said hey ya know I'm pretty and smart but I'm gonna not be to write songs? This reporter is making it sound like she could never be because shes tall blonde and blue eyed. Anyone can be on the outside. Doesnt matter what you look like. Kids are mean end of story.

[@maydoubled]

I could be wrong but I interpreted it as curiosity and not her judging. It is an interesting angle -- one of the most successful modern singers feeling like she doesn't fit in. I think it makes Taylor more dynamic and relatable.

[@randomfornow]

@@maydoubled Yea. There are times reporters ask questions in a condescending manner but I didn't get that vibe here.

[@Hollins23]

They are a great mother-daughter team!

[@goldenangel6577]

I can actually understand Taylor Swift from her song, the outside because I was like her in my experience in my previous life, I can feel her pain right now. Back then I didn’t have emotional response yeah, I actually can relate to her by her song the outside.

[@Karazorel.Ms.PG1]

You can tell Taylor is her daughter look and personality. Love Taylor

[@marymcgrath6934]

Such a sweet and talented woman!

[@chaenglaurent7387]

That's true...if you are different in school, you are a "nerd", "outsider" , "uncool" 🙄

[@1besieged]

I hope Andrea Swift is doing well, you are a very great mom!

[@starseed45]

She will always feel like an outsider bc she's an INFJ. She IS an outsider ❤

[@sarahmiller4069]

A lot of teenage girls have points in their life where they feel left out or not good enough or I'll buy themselves and they can really relate to Taylor's songs but Taylor songs are just beautiful no matter what she writes about

[@brendastevens9077]

How Beautiful Her Music Truly Is!! Just like her!!!🤗❤️

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

Thanks for not BLOCKING Video FROM being seen in CANADA !!!!!!!! ....messed up on Settings? Simple Pretty Good Looking women ,People think their to good looking or out of their League To ask out or Join Groups.

[@sterlingsilver5937]

That makes sense. It's one of our flaws is people too take someone for face value more often than taking time to get to know them. I also believe that insecurity is more of a personal issue than it is a matter of experiences with people. May need some time away from the spotlight and to sit down and talk with a good therapist. Insecurity can be challenging to overcome! I speak from experience.

[@jhariette]

You can't be number 1 by not becoming ODD!!!!!love Taylor always!!!!!!!

[@LindaDavis-iq9zj]

Love Taylor's Mom. She is a blessing to us all.

[@yildizkernchen1737]

With all the success and how she is beautiful than avarage, made her lonely. Because people are intimidated by her beauty.

[@SingingPostman27]

In High School, I was also treated like an outsider, more of a nerd. But this was almost 5 decades ago. College was different, so I enjoyed College a lot more.

[@sugarrush9933]

At 1:06, Tay's face flashed in my eyes when I looked at Momma Swift's eyes.

[@Ali76564]

Shes decived and deciving others

[@jesssss12]

The loneliest people are the most interesting ones

[@janinetabaranza3098]

2023 #erastour is just finished !!!! She’s now the very coolest !!!!

[@marthastewart2848]

I'm an outsider I feel like I don't belong here. Everyone is cruel I can't talk to someone without them being mean back

[@monyroath]

you can see here where Taylor get her elegance from

[@katerinathoksakis7317]

She was an outsider because she was beautiful and talented. And they weren’t.

[@pootypump7440]

Maybe. But I thought those were the ones who were the cool kids in school. Then again, I guess it depends on who is supposed to be cool and who isn't. F if I know.

[@IsaacArbour-cr8uz]

Taylor, we can be outsiders together ❤️

[@garypenston8237]

Look at taylor now shes more then the cool kid shes on top of the world taylor you really did it !!!!!❤

[@ZekikAbdelhamid-mh2wn]

Forever love to our lovely sweet Angel and her family....👑(Zekik Abdelhamid-Tetouan/North of Morocco)

[@cm-yu6gu]

Her mother seems very intelligent

[@Fouloulle]

Cameras followed her in her school with her friends and she was surrounded with people and said she had very supportive friends.

[@leopoldo3279]

She is an outsider… it’s rare, a talented girl became a success for soo long, coming from a powerful family…

[@leopoldo3279]

Have to be genuinely her and her will…

[@jhariette]

Love Taylor!!!!always!!!

[@veggielover100]

She was elegant as a little girl because of her mom. I loved how her mom spoke to her.

[@NexGenAV]

“And Here’s to my momma. HAD to listen to all this DRAMA”❤🎉😢 Andrea is a serious lady so beautiful her anwser I choice her as a mother ❤❤

[@cherylzaccone9685]

She was never an outsider, she was just working on being a Billionaire.

[@lukeallan6486]

Her mum is her best friend. Amazing.

[@CrimsonEclipse]

Well every kids feels like an outsider even the popular girl in high school. Because Taylor Swift was literally the popular girl in High School sitting in the popular girls table and being the leader of the group and yet she felt different because she obviously was different because she was highly competitive and reach of something most kid can't even achieve due to lack of supportive family and money.

[@christie1112]

This makes sense given that she wrote Nothing New around that time

[@bruceangel4459]

Being a global, superstar, icon has got to be pretty isolating.

[@pootypump7440]

So?

[@Designbuildscape]

being beautifull can be a curse ,,, only they know it tho ,, be carefull what you wish for

[@taylor_br0wn_0]

@mikeLiberty000 How?

[@mahkishouma314]

there will always be a curse, beautiful or not.

[@megankenworthy6345]

And what a gift for all of us..

[@bleepbloop9123]

Taylor owes soooo much to her parents

[@manoelferreirabarbosa7715]

É uma princesa sem comentários ❤❤❤ ?😊

[@aprilozuna4402]

Taylor is her mother’s daughter for sure. ❤️

[@PatrickToyStudios]

If someone told her back then, “you’re gonna be a billionaire in 12 years” she’d think they’re crazy

[@pootypump7440]

I'm not so sure.

[@Ali76564]

Taylor Swift is resentful in her music still now

[@jorrrrdynnnn]

When the interviewer implied that taylor's classmates would've been into grunge.........how old do you think she IS, lady

[@danielacortez84]

She is awesome

[@yeahiprotest]

I probably would not have liked her - it can just be annoying when someone is so ambitious- school breeds that atmosphere

[@2kosher]

Awww poor baby!

[@evar.8274]

who is watching after november 2020

[@victoralexander123ordonez8]

For anxiety stress distress. You say I can do what I want. Give me a test of what is best for you and the rest of the family. The nation

[@KO-im6sm]

Like pink said, “its good to be different”

[@darrenquin5682]

I do every minute that passes

[@berealrb1496]

Mom is highly intelligent!!

[@veggielover100]

Taylor is a sweet girl.

[@dragonfox2.058]

People never understand the immensely gifted, they don't have the framework

[@pootypump7440]

Framework for what?

[@dragonfox2.058]

@@pootypump7440 Thanks for proving the point 👍🏼

[@pootypump7440]

@@dragonfox2.058 no problem. Taylor Swift... The most propped up, pampered musician of all time. Lol. Cardi B is better.

[@tekgid433]

Lmao, what grifts? Can’t sing can’t dance. Kidz bop music

[@marysketch4772]

I so prefer her nose here. If she thought it was too big, it's what makes her special, makes her look vulnerable. Wish lovely women wouldn't change what god gave them (unless it's awful).

[@AnnaMarieAlbaracin]

Well, that's all God's plan, God allows all those hardships happen to taylor,so that if she will be popular and rich, she will know how to treat people the right way...since she already knows what it feels to be bullied etc., God has a plan for all of us,we jst have to trust God may either be good or bad...

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

Message to Taylor: Stop worrying about being a "Cool Kid", the "Cool Kids" more often than not end up not going anywhere, just focus on your career and having fun, this is coming from a 42-year-old outsider....Good Luck!

[@jolenereader1610]

I don’t know why people think your life is amazing because you have a pretty face or a nice figure. Do you need to rip your face off so people will take you seriously.

[@berealrb1496]

I'd like to hear dad talk because Taylor and mom are very smart women from a natural perspective. Is he smart too?

[@alezandradavila2581]

I always feel like an outsider

[@victoralexander123ordonez8]

How will various types of sports help a lot in obesity, human development, physicality, personal change.

[@evieealba1004]

Did Andrea just take a jab at hip-hop “urban” ?

[@khairulrizal2487]

❤️🖤

[@cindy-jc2do]

i dont think she was treated as an oustside, i think she is very narsisstic, spoiled and always wanted he way, and her parents did everything to get it for her.very very intitiled, she found he very young audience but she is getting older and so will they. even with all her singing lessens she cant sing and needs the technology to inhance and make her sound like she can sing so if ever one writes about their boy friends abd daily things ,that makes them a song writer, omg unbelievable

[@felisha209]

Yep her mom instilled this Special Golden Child idea in her head What mother is happy to say that her child will always be insecure? You should be growing in security as you age. Strange dangerous family

[@pootypump7440]

​@@felisha209yeah, the most propped up, pampered musician of all time.

[@lifeisjustaclassroom]

I think her mom is a narcissist, not her

[@SeanBxnd]

I feel her on the title

[@lamasteve6905]

Insiders are below you now !

[@Queentaylor13]

How can her friends back then don’t consider her cool, i mean, just look at her

[@denisecatlett7203]

The interviewer has disdain for country music and country folk. Only believes you can be popular and happy if your beautiful. Good job Taylor’s mom for calling out the bigot!!!!!!

[@MrApw2011]

TIL I should write songs.

[@hasnolswift500]

She Mother it look alike funny

[@ramongalindo1703]

Yesi Karol Presley

[@Ali76564]

Fear is a drive to her success which is horrible really

[@henryzhao4622]

Her high schoolmates said she was mean though

[@jaredsarver]

@taylorswift would you have let me kiss you then?

[@woman178]

Do you want to say something to Taylor Swift

[@grabandgoadvice1694]

❤

[@benhurgarcia272]

💖🦋

[@benhurgarcia272]

♥️☺️