Taylor Swift opens up about public opinion, Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift was named Time’s 2023 Person of the Year on Wednesday and opened up in a wide-ranging interview about being “raised up and down the flagpole of public opinion,” her feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and her relationship with Travis Kelce. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda repots for TODAY.
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[@susanm7354]

Yay Taylor! I’m 69 and a new swiftie! I’ve been watching her videos and eras tour. She is very talented and a hard worker. I heard she’s extremely giving to charities. Go Taylor!

[@Tink545]

Welcome to the Swifties Susan, we are happy you are here❤️🩵❤️🩵

[@sherylchapman4168]

Me too! I’m 68 and a new Swiftie. I like that she represents strong women and she’s got great music! She is fun to watch! I want one of those friendship bracelets!

[@jsioux056]

You children sound really happy.

[@Witchy-87]

New to being a swiftie as well, after all this media attention about her and Travis along with all the hate she was receiving, made me want to see what the hype was about. Who is this woman who captivates so many age groups? Who built her music career without much swearing, while keeping it classy, I just couldn't understand why some people thought she was bad for kids? Considering the music out there, she is one of thee most wholesome, well rounded, strong woman. I opted to go through all her songs, album after album, and OMG she is so so much more than break-ups and boys, she is a poet, a storyteller, she can paint a picture with her words. "The Lakes" and "Ivy" are 2 of my top songs, but also a big fan of her fun upbeat stuff like "Paper Rings". I legit wish I gave her a chance sooner! Folklore, Evermore, Lover and Midnights(3am) edition are my top albums of hers. So much talent on different levels!

[@susanm7354]

@@Witchy-87 well said! I grew up in the rock era, 70’s. We went to many concerts in Ca. Nothing comparable to the Reputation and Eras tour! she deserves it all.

[@aliciacat2323]

I am not a Taylor Swift fan. However, I admire her work ethic and her financial acumen. And I like the romance with Travis Kelce. The cat one for sure.

[@tcimino68]

Congratulations Taylor!

[@pamelatimmins1055]

Benjamin Button is mine too. Congratulations, Taylor, well deserved. You are joy, happiness, and sunshine in our dreary wotld. Thank you Taylor and Travis supporting each other in your careers. Showing the world love conquers all.

[@JosannaMonik]

Wow, congratulations girl!

[@Jennifer_Laz]

Taylor is a little younger than me, but I've learned to appreciate the way she strives to use her influence for good in this world. Also, she's determined to be on the right side of history when it comes to important subject matter. Bravo!

[@Witchy-87]

That speech she made to her dad and managers about being on thw right side of history is what made me want to learn more about her. She is highly intelligent, reads so many books, her vocabulary in her music and the ways she can say something and have multiple means (I think the term is double entendre but i could be wrong). Shes so much more than boys ans break up songs.

[@s.a.6082]

⁠@@Witchy-87I love Taylor, but that little speech about being on the right side of history was a very calculated attempt at winning back public opinion of her by using woke ideology in her favor lol. Bless her. She’s incredibly talented and deserves every ounce of success (also didn’t deserve to be cancelled in the first place, Kim and Kanye are the true snakes) but the virtue signaling in Miss Americana was a huge eye roll.

[@SherriMiller-r5s]

She deserves it

[@teresawatson9656]

So excited for Taylor! She is joy...

[@SherriMiller-r5s]

Congratulations Taylor Swift

[@panthergrowl12]

Congrats to a beautiful person (inside and out)!! Love the new you when it comes to relationships. You deserve someone that wants to be by your side and not behind closed doors. True gentlemen are difficult to find but easier to keep. They bring respect, chivalry, protection and that beautiful spring in your step when you came off stage and ran into his arms. Peace, love your way!!

[@Barracuda24-f3w]

Go Taylor! ❤

[@terriberrens2144]

Time is not stupid. Just imagine how much publicity they just joined in.

[@forbeginnersandbeyond6089]

Three covers! Every Swifty will buy at least one of each. Smart move by Time magazine.

[@karenhardie1132]

She has talent and an incredible work ethic. She has worked really hard for her success.😊

[@madelinewise8692]

Taylor Swift donates money all the time to help various causes. She donated 1 Million dollars to help the victims of the Tennessee tornados two days ago, as well as donated enough money to food banks across the US this summer while on tour to feed 500,000 people everyday for a year. She does "commit many selfless acts to help many, many people in need."

[@L65000]

Adore Taylor Swift! She’s built an incredible career. I’m so thankful my girls have powerful, brilliant, talented women like Taylor Swift, who value hard work and dedication to their craft! Thank you, TIME mag!

[@pamfendlason3817]

So happy for her! She deserves it!

[@aizuddinghaffarud-din9365]

All Hail to Taylor Swift and Swifties!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@JUUIGDWEZX]

Love Taylor like the birds in the wind.

[@abbied]

The birds in the wind? ://

[@donnabaldwin4544]

Taylor is deserving to be honored with the title: Time Person of the Year. We are privileged that she shares her heart and talents with us. Thank you Taylor❤

[@larswillsen]

Yup, so deserved!! 🙂

[@harryyarrow4110]

We've been talking about her,ever since she opened the tour,in Glendale.Congratulations,Taylor,we love you.💛🧡💜

[@Outlawjumptfoff]

Well deserved you need more Beautiful humans like her she is the most Polite,Kindest loving human I've ever seen that is Who should Grace your cover her love is what makes her loved so much more

[@katiesabo]

No one deserves it more than Taylor ♥️

[@JohnSmith-fg7rd]

Wrong. You have NO perspective

[@npats550]

​@@JohnSmith-fg7rdAs much as I think her work ethic and talent is amazing, I think I have to agree that with so much happening in the world, right now, a pop star isn't what I would be looking for in person of the year...but meh.

[@bobbybush1750]

Literally Francis Ngannou.

[@MarleneAug2010]

I love the fact that she’s richer than Donald Trump, in many ways. MAGAs hate her because of that. I say, thank you for getting so many people to register to vote.

[@carie7666]

Taylor definitely deserves person of the year!! People are going to hate in life thats just life..but shake it off Taylor alot of people support you and know you deserve this!! Congratulations 👏

[@darwel007]

She has been quite an inspiration. Taught an entire generation of young women to reject traditional values.

[@diwatazapf3135]

I'm a European Swiftie, loving seeing Tay Happy. Like Travis too but this will be a MESSY breakup.

[@cherylb6755]

It appears many do not know what “Time’s Person of the Year” is all about. Why am I not surprised? People do not think - let alone ask questions and research for answers; they emote. How pedestrian….

[@vidsorama2]

Well-deserved honor for Taylor. Thanks for the nice report.

[@TheTweetybird1122]

Kim needs to face punishment for illegally recording then editing the phone call

[@suzannebaker7266]

Eras tour - super stardom Mid - December

[@sherylforbister5493]

We love you Taylor! Wish I could see you in concert! Winnipeg ain’t so bad if you want to stop in

[@annabellezanoria6409]

She is an amazing woman, an awesome and phenomenal artist… she gets plenty of God’s blessings cuz she does not hesitate to share it with the less fortunate and if course to the people who works around her…

[@moonlitpearl700]

Forever a Swiftie. So incredibly talented and hardworking. She appreciates her fans too

[@donlawrence1447]

I became a Swiftie during the first 90 seconds of her movie, "The Eras Tour." It was clear to me that this woman had true power. The rest of the movie showed my how and why...

[@michelineregimbal8096]

Ill be 68 on the 23rd dec and Ive become a swiftie , my parents wedding anniversary was on the 13th same day as her bday 🎂 🥳 🩵🩷

[@pita3908]

She has more fans that the entire NFL combined.

[@YouTubeOwnerDillanMFaulkner]

+N-B+A

[@ur_dqylight]

Guys it’s not all about all about poplar and money and bad stuff. It only takes hard work , talent and courage to do this! Taylor did those stuff to get here and even tho she makes songs about boys and haters it’s does NOT MEAN that we hate on her she worked rlly rlly hard to do those songs and the hate and the boys Songs does not mean it’s about them. She wants to keep her songs meaning backstory private. She deserve it overall because it’s takes talent , courage & hard work NOT OR EVER using fans , money and popular things it’s about showing the world your talent and inspire those people who look up to Taylor! Taylor need to be a voice and being recognized for her good songs!

[@Howard2.0]

I luv er

[@SueFischer]

If you're coming to the party don't bring stale chips days old donuts,actually some of this has been 7 months old. You haven't told us anything we didn't already know.

[@Twisted676Faith]

Misleading title. Actual Video: Reporter talks about Taylor Swift

[@john-xu9iz]

She absolutely deserves this. She's become a billionaire because of her music and talent, whereas most artists make their money from clothing or cosmetics. She's always been a positive person and like her or not, she's such a talented song writer. Let's see if Kim Kardashian tries to lie her way out of the truth of editing her phone calls. Remember Kardashian wants to be a LAWYER so she's a liar and crook. Maybe Trump will hire her!

[@GloryBrown-jp6nd]

You got it all public opinions doesn't matter. You're rich beautiful and talented Plus you got a handsome Travis.

[@allaredumb2057]

Joe Biden has us looking for a dead squirrel or two for dinner thank God Taylor backs him. She's so wonderful.

[@InfinityAhzee]

Congratulations, Taylor

[@GSG80709]

Yay Taylor! I love her love story with Travis. ❤ She’s a smart business woman!

[@painlesstragedy]

just another idol like Justin Bieber for the world to reflect on and hate. I try not to hate people but ones who are causing the hatred and envy amongst other things and other things not gonna escape my judgemental rants. I'll say this she is avg talent with bland song writing skill and a insane and psychotic fan base.

[@arunachala1700]

Only interested in hearing Taylor speak! Not in you, repeating what she said!

[@DonnaEschelweck]

The only thing that matters is Taylor and Travis and are happy other than that it’s no one business!!!

[@kathyahern6493]

No acting ability from either person

[@DonnaEschelweck]

Taylor is awesome and all around great person down to earth!!!

[@kit2564]

GREAT -- A MILLION DOLLAR SINGER WOMAN OF THE YEAR!

[@CUMBICA1970]

It's a win-win situation even if they break up. Imagine all the number one songs she's gonna write on him hah. "You never touched me down", "More like a loose end", "You fumble on me", "Nothing but my boyfriend number 87", "Bye Bye Kansas", "Gronko is the GOAT" ouch! Keep them coming!!

[@textingstories5903]

I wanna see her talk not you

[@bradspringer2372]

She is a 35 year old Teenager.

[@franceselliott6036]

Way to go Travis

[@benhurgarcia272]

WEDDING WEDDING

[@dezertfox3130]

Who cares 😅

[@sandra969]

I sense shade from Huda or whatever her name is.. It's not only kids that will get the magazine it's all, of us swifties i got all 3 and I am Taylor's age.. So cut the shade cow

[@suzannebaker7266]

Run on treadmill boosting local economy

[@Beakay-q9e]

NFL needs to end Partnership with Kim Kartnership

[@libramoon9968]

R.i.p. Taylor Swift. You will not be forgotten

[@shariscott9538]

HIGHLIGHTING PRIVILEGE SO WE'RE REMINDED OF THE TIME

[@cristarobin8005]

Kayne release first, then the Queen not letting him finish.

[@karenwood3384]

the idols we make of humans 😅to make a lot of money

[@jvamerica1703]

🙄

[@_yazen_]

I think travis will break up with her 💀💀💀💀

[@dracowuhan7536]

Dog my dude bought a 6mil mansion. If anything it’s her that’s gonna break up with him

[@marthaemery8402]

How does she top this year?

[@STargaryan]

Why no one questions kanye??

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

Hoda hates Taylor Swift.

[@harryyarrow4110]

Can you think of something nicer to say?🤷💛🤷‍♀️

[@gathrightcrystal]

Unless she has gas I want to know why tax payers are funding her. Communities are still waiting on the economy boost they were promised from her tours

[@MisanthropicTimeSlipperz]

I don't really understand because even her nose bleed tickets cost $400. How exactly is she boosting the economy? She's certainly is boosting her own net worth being a billionaire now.

[@rm9338]

She pumped in 5 billion to the economy in the USA ,plus gave 50 million from her own money to all that work on the tour . Now tell us what you have done ?

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@rm9338 then why are the cities she toured in still in tents 😵‍💫

[@rm9338]

@@gathrightcrystalok I get it you are what about 12 or 13 . Come back when you grow up .

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@rm9338 people telling me to grow up with I state facts about Taylor is like being labeled a Russian hoax over that laptop

[@kdub9918]

Kelce a SIMP! Does he not know this chicks modus operandi? You goin out sad Trav

[@perlitaburlingame5156]

That fast? WOW😅

[@misquoted34]

She had to have been dropped on her head at birth, that woman is dumb

[@4nik8or58]

Does anyone think this so called “romantic relationship” is fake I look at him my gaydar is in overdrive I bet the relationship is end as soon as the nfl season ends and their spokesman’s says it just to hard with their schedules for it to workout and then he comes out it’s fake

[@gathrightcrystal]

Meanwhile tax payers are funding two wars and a Renaissance party but please let's praise Taylor like we do Zelensky

[@dilbertdoe601]

Grow up.

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@dilbertdoe601 telling me to grow up with Taylor using Chris Cornell's music to get Hillary votes. Next 💅

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@dilbertdoe601 go find Taylor's marriage license to Joe and see how grown up she was 💅

[@729888]

Thanks Chad for that comment

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@729888 thanks for the gangstalking to protect Cornell's clone I helped make music for 🙄