The Tragic Story Of Taylor Swift's Parents Is Just Sad

Being the parents of one of the biggest pop stars in the world comes with plenty of perks, but it doesn't shield you from painful stress or life-threatening illnesses. And Scott and Andrea Swift know that better than anybody.
#TaylorSwift #Parents #Tragic
A leaked email | 0:00
Moving to Nashville | 0:57
Separation | 1:37
Facebook exposure | 2:31
Cancer battles | 3:26
A song for Mom | 4:35
Political exposure | 5:24
Home invasion | 6:34
Scooter Braun deal | 7:10
Voiceover By: Kelly Daly
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[@TheList]

Do you think the family of celebrities should be allowed to stay out of the spotlight?

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Yes. It causes problems. It's hard enough to be a star, let alone a family member of a star.

[@hilda609]

I think it should be up to the celebrity themselves..

[@dheyes803]

Being as popular and well-loved by her “Swifties” is more than anyone can ever dream of but for Taylor’s sake, her private life is just that, PRIVATE. I hope that people who despise her will come to the realization that she is an adult who is allowed to have her own opinions about any subject at hand. If she wishes to speak about controversial subjects in public, let it come directly from her. It is a brand new world filled with so much negativity. When Taylor speaks of course there will always be some who are going to troll her. She is a powerful voice determined to leave her mark of solidarity to those who will listen.

[@brahmabkitty03]

Yes

[@cynicannkeel8899]

Especially with the availability of multiple social platforms on the internet, appears there are some people who've made digging into other people's personal lives, passing judgement on them a hobby, or possibly an obsession. It would make the lives of both famous and infamous people less stressful, damaging if people would focus on their own lives, issues, refrain from inserting their noses into other individual's business.

[@lemmetellyaboutit]

She was not a struggling artist. She came from a two parent upper middle class home…

[@StillMotion]

A struggling artist means, as a new artist, she has to go to radio station after station to beg them to play her song. and it's not easy because social media was not a thing back in the day.

[@user-md7up7rc5e]

Where she was bullied in Junior and 1st 2 years of High School. Even with $ she has struggled

[@user-il7xd3uc9r]

Cancer is a tragedy in every life. Both my parents had cancer 🙁

[@S_rael]

Normani's parents have cancer too ☹️ hopefully you're doing well

[@AmreenSandhu-rf8pn]

Take care I wish you the best 😢

[@nav_2709]

My mom died to it last year too but she was a brave fighter... true inspiration. Helped raise money for children suffering from the same.

[@S_rael]

@@nav_2709 so inspiring, wish you the best 😓

[@nav_2709]

@@S_rael 🙏

[@hilda609]

Prayers 🙏 🙏

[@suzanneminor7282]

I also want to add that I hope her parents are doing well, they seem to be very loving people.

[@lynnetrathen4587]

So where was the tragedy ?? The divorced and still took care of their kids 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Desiree-Laine]

Ikr???

[@richlisola1]

So once upon a time. A divorce was considered a tragedy. When you take your marriage vows they are for life. So yes, no matter your thoughts on the matter. Objectively, a divorce is a tragedy-Although it’s often because people had poor judgment in choosing their partners to begin with.

[@cynicannkeel8899]

Perhaps two parents fighting cancer, her mother for a second time, along with parents separating, possibly as a consequence of their major life changes to support their daughter's career, especially since Taylor still had close ties with them, doesn't qualify as tragic in your world.

[@blairbrownie1223]

Did you miss the part about her mom’s breast cancer, brain cancer and her father’s cancer?

[@maisiejadwiga]

How about when Taylor dealt with both her parents having cancer! Stop asking stupid questions

[@melissaosborne3437]

Many Prayers to the Swift Family..May God Bless you all.

[@1gypsy731]

Amen

[@amandacrawford4748]

This is a trap to watch this. They got divorced. That’s all. No real tragedy just divorced.

[@annagarza7299]

I HATE CANCER 🤬 our 7 yr old son was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma 😭💔😭 there is absolutely nothing worse when a dr tells you your child has cancer I fell to my knees I knew at that point what we knew as a family was gone forever 😫😫 Treasure your kids please don’t take them for granted ❤️

[@marydailey9464]

is this a Li..... I went through Chemo and Radiation and they did not find my Bladder cancer that I have, Chemo is put in your arm with a needle No camera so T what is it?

[@Desiree-Laine]

💙🙏💙🙏

[@chrystya]

May God bless you and you son.

[@cynicannkeel8899]

So dad Scott was initially expressing his frustration with needing to stay home earning money while Taylor and her mom traveled. It was a major change in the family situation, and not surprisingly needed some consideration, among the family unit. How many of us held different political and social perspectives than one or both of our parents? NO BIG DEAL, folks. Parents encountered difficulties in their marriage?

[@maxwell22037]

Hope they are fine ❤

[@parrotcracker6629]

It's scary when both of your parents are sick. In my sophomore year of high school my dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer (he smoked a lot) and my mom had a tumor in her uterus. They were both in the hospital at the same time being treated.

[@indy18286]

😒

[@beverlyhill9947]

I AM SORRY THAT YOU WENT THRU ALL THAT YOU EXPERIENCED. YOU ARE JUST AS VALUABLE TO GOD...BEING A CELEBRITY IS A TITLE THAT SADLY IS VALUED OVER MANY OTHER TITLES IN AMERICA. THIS MAKES ME SICK! TAYLOR DOES NOT ANYTHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND I WISH PEOPLE WOULD NOT LOOK TO HER FOR KNOWLEDGE. SHE OWNS A HUGE PRIVATE PLANE. SHE TALKS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND THIS GETS IN HER PLANE! THIS IS VERY CLEARLY BEING HYPOCRITICAL! SO, FOR YOU, I KNOW YOUR PAIN IS JUST AS REAL, JUST AS IMPORTANT TO GOD. I HAVE CANCER TOO. (CLL) AND MY DAUGHTER IS SO WORRIED ABOUT ME. I DON'T HAVE THIS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. IT IS NOT WHO I AM. GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR.~~BEV

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

That's horrible, so sad

[@LindaLowman-qr7vb]

Taylor. .u are not all that and more . I hope that u melt into a normal girl not some plastic fixed up firl.

[@raymondthangtunkhaing7372]

🤗

[@aprilstar3572]

Seems clear that Scott loves his baby girl more than anything, As it should be 😊

[@gracepientok]

Seems the baby girl cannot grow up !! She s 35 acts like 16.....

[@Seren.taylors.version.]

@@gracepientok 34 to correct you😊

[@gracepientok]

@@Seren.taylors.version. that s. One year? You may be another angry swiffty!

[@S_rael]

I feel sorry for her brother

[@EmiliaLanders]

He wanted to be there, but they needed him to work. It’s a story I’m in too. It’s sad when we have to compromise happiness and time with family for dreams

[@mimig4299]

They are the best parents they looked after her and they still do… 👏👏👏 they truly raise an angel that can relate to every other young girl in America.

[@user-ow3xu3go1g]

I like to think of my own parents and their lives, not unfamiliar people, who don't have any revelence in my life, so what I'm saying about this article!

[@kaiulanidilworth1619]

How exactly would her parents divorcing effect her career

[@cheryl1909]

TAYLOR LOOKS LIKE BOTH HER PARENTS ❤❤

[@worldpeace8187]

Great normal parents. Life happens to all of us...

[@nishthagupta1357]

Ikr

[@beverlyhill9947]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! THANK YOU FOR POSTING TRUTH. CELEBRITIES SEEM TO GAIN NOT ONLY MORE WEALTH, BUT MORE WORTH. THIS IS NOT FAIR. WORTH SHOULD BE BASED ON A PERSON'S HEART AND ALL HE BRINGS TO OTHERS, TO GOD. THAT IS JUST MY OPINION.

[@LaurenLibou-dh8me]

❤

[@1gypsy731]

I'm sorry and mean no harm but Taylor is a full grown adult and I think the parents don't need to be with her on every show and tour. I was a band mom making sure my son's band got to their shows and their equipment and then back home as they were underage playing all the famous clubs on Sunset strip and Hollywood. Once they were of legal age, they were on their own to do their thing. Seems a bit crazy. I mean an occasional show is great but they seem over protective at her age. Just my opinion. Same with Travis and his brother. There comes a time that you let them go to live their own lives. Wishing all of them well.

[@Desiree-Laine]

Exactly. Her parents are the reason she's a middle aged woman,who acts like a teenager.

[@beverlyhill9947]

PARTLY. SHE IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR HER ACTIONS. SHE IS PUSHED BY OUR VALUES (NOT MINE) IN HONORING CELEBRITIES AND THINKING THEY ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN OTHERS. TAYLOR SEEMS TO BE LOVING THIS. SHE IS NOT A GOD, BUT WHENEVER I SAW WHERE SHE WAS SINGING IN AUSTRALIA...I THOUGHT, BILLY GRAHAM MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN A STAUDIUM THAT LARGE. BUT HE SURELY DID NOT GET THE MONEY THAT TAYLOR HAS! THERE IS SOMETHING SO WRONG ABOUT HOW WE VALUE PEOPLE AND WHY WE DO. I AGREE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS.@@Desiree-Laine

[@ravannaschonlau6388]

Maybe the parents tour with Taylor because she wants them there. It brings her tranquility and support. It may not be the norm … for all but it works for them so why judge?

[@scarlettrvsco3768]

Her parents are both past retirement age so what’s wrong with them traveling the world with their billionaire daughter? As far as i’m concerned her dad is also a part of her team so he has to travel with her regardless.

[@cjohansen6693]

you must not have kids. I will always be at important events for my kids. It doesn't matter how old they are.

[@barbaraa6098]

Yikes!

[@quantumleaper8396]

You all don't even know them 😅 so cute, I remember I was like that with the BeeGees

[@judyveness7581]

Who cares?

[@barbaracilley8200]

Why did you even watch it if you don’t like her or her music? Just to make a negative comment?

[@nancyprescott102]

Obviously you do

[@AmandaNOTMandy]

Referring to 6:58 through 7:09.. That guy's mother cannot be serious! Like really? There's no way she believes her own BS... I watched that part several times... Wanted to make sure I was hearing it right... Wow just wow😂

[@MichaelJuerakhan]

Mummy and daddy and daughter looks good love love love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bbrowne8155]

They are amazing parents. Taylor is so lucky to have them in her life. Next time Scott, do more than punch the idiot.

[@MrsAmerica5]

No politics

[@user-wr4dn6nm2s]

Its nobody's business whether nor not they are divorced

[@wandalares5406]

She shouldn't have put it out there for all to know.

[@Steevee14]

​@@wandalares5406Any legal divorce is in the public court record, isn't it?

[@jacquelinekoch7446]

That’s right she told the world.🌎

[@wandalares5406]

@@Steevee14 They're not legally divorced

[@williamwells1862]

Build a wall around Penna.

[@user-ed9mb3cz3z]

TAY THERE IS FRIEND WORK COME HOLIDAY...BUT IM NOT WILL

[@jeannepeacock8598]

Haven’t see Ed Kelce lately

[@Steevee14]

Did you mean TREVOR Kelce?

[@jennifermoncrieff2449]

​@@Steevee14no Travis

[@Steevee14]

​@@jennifermoncrieff2449 Thank you! Can't believe I screwed that up!

[@jacquelinekoch7446]

I think maybe he’s laying low for awhile because he was such a dick!

[@jennifermoncrieff2449]

​@@Steevee14❤

[@user-wp8pu8uf3b]

Oh wooop wooop stop the world pfffffffffffffffffff

[@Scorpio13-59]

Recipe to remove the ugliness of hatred: -comfort a sad child -visit a lonely and isolated senior -pet a puppy and/or kitten -smile more I promise that following this recipe removes the urge to throw rocks at things that shine. (❤u TS).

[@denisecatrambone8025]

they are not the parents...they are handlers

[@S_rael]

How do you know?

[@LaurenLibou-dh8me]

Kelce brother’s parents divorced after son‘a graduated college . Younger son graduated football degree from college

[@CGC1949]

Oh well...Taylor is happy.

[@loischapin9668]

Who cares!!!

[@OnlyGoodVibeess]

Parasites cause cancer I have learned this information way to late I have lost many family members to cancer

[@leekit6099]

Sugar causes parasites especially corn syrup that is used in almost all industry foods

[@paulina2051]

ÂNIMO

[@roc.2271]

They’re not even divorced. The rumours are ridiculous

[@happycamper1372]

Human rights as she stays in her ivory tower. Does she not realize everyone has threats!? We don’t have security guards, we have to protect ourselves! She’s a bigger 🫏than I thought. Maybe she should live in a blue city by herself and get a clue!

[@christinelucchese6323]

Her family is private she made it and laughing to the bank❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@Scorpio13-59]

i sure found meanland here. BTW, i never saw anyone laughing “to the bank” 😂

[@poodarillajones423]

What goes around , comes around. Sad her Parents are paying the price.

[@S_rael]

What do you mean?

[@poodarillajones423]

@@S_rael You didn't watch the video did you?

[@brendaniebel1355]

Who cares???????

[@jeannepeacock8598]

Re: rights, I believe in Karma and god love her offspring

[@julieallison8635]

Agreed it's ok when it's someone else kid.. when it's theirs they all sudden see things different.

[@jeannepeacock8598]

@@julieallison8635 I saw where she let a 8-10 minute standing ovation go on…. I would say that’s self adoration

[@monaural2.988]

Yawn. YAWN. All this National Enquirer manure will mean zero in the long run. Taylor is too powerful, and Swifties won’t let any of this be a part of anything.

[@francesdoyle1508]

#JeanetteMcCurdy vibes anyone?

[@jeannepeacock8598]

Let’s vote!!! Who do u think is the biggest force to reckon with? Donna or Andrea? Personally I think Donna will outwit Andrea/Tay

[@RubyDelacruz-zd3fj]

Very conflicting,title,no good

[@mkat4271]

She is such a liar....she never let anyone know her dad was in on this deal

[@williamwever4489]

Do you consider the fact that her parents care less about your thoughts joining the millions who think likewise.

[@brendaniebel1355]

Amen.

[@Scorpio13-59]

and u know this…how? 😂

[@scofah]

I wish for Taylor that her father were a liberal Democratic Party member because I have a dad who has been a hard-working, feminist, union supporting, environmental protecting, civil rights supporting, and science supporting member of the Democratic party my entire life. I would rather have that than anything else. My dad is a good man.

[@ElizabethSmith-kd4du]

Yeeeshhhh. Why so many haters in the world? Turned off at 3 minutes.

[@azaleablue2261]

And when you got all this money and your still miserable?

[@heidifisher7693]

TRAGICALLY, Taylor moved on to become a BILLIONAIRE!!😩 Poor Thing😭☹🤦‍♀️ HALF this country is Divorced!🙃

[@Scorpio13-59]

someone sounds hateful and just a tad jealous. try to find happiness

[@heidifisher7693]

@@Scorpio13-59 not at all. If I was going to be jealous, it sure AS HELL wouldn't be Taylor . I wouldn't want that many people getting sick of hearing my name. But, let's face it, she's NOT the only person who's parents have divorced Don't hate her, don't like her, just hate hearing all the useless blah blah blah About her. After all, she's "JUST" an "entertainer"🤷‍♀️. I just wish "Entertainers" would stick to "entertaining", and leave politics to.....🤔 well, non singing D.C. "entertainers"😑🤡😉😉, IF YA get my drift

[@user-ee3zk4xb4l]

I love Taylors mom.

[@brendaniebel1355]

So where's the tragedy???

[@AleiahPrice]

Both her parents had cancer😮😮😮😮😢

[@angelasmith257]

The tragedy is she’s gonna back Biden 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@heidifisher7693]

@@AleiahPrice yea! Well SO did My dad and sister. He died at 65, she died at 44. Taylor should feel lucky. I was 32/34, respectively. Barely got through 1 then had to do it ALL over AGAIN. THEN, in 2020, my Love died in January, and my beloved 98 yr old mother died 8 months later. Write a song about THAT Taylor. That's REAL Heartache!!😢😭💔💔💔💔

[@usavet]

I know her dad long time ago he’s gangster, I feel sorry for tay to have such daddy

[@user-xf5br6lv1u]

It benefits her protection for sure

[@beverlyhill9947]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WOULD POST SOMETHING THAT MAY NOT BE TRUTHFUL.

[@heidifisher7693]

@@beverlyhill9947 because, like everybody else, right to free speech. Or, does that not apply to anything swifty🤷‍♀️¿

[@maryfalter592]

Megan probably worried the her daughter would get more attention than her 😂😂😂

[@cindyburks3559]

Stay out of politics Swift.

[@ella-vm6vf]

Tell Kid Rock that too.

[@stardust8856]

She looks so old fashioned

[@beverlyhill9947]

TAYLOR HAS A HUGE OPINION OF HERSELF. SHE LOVES THE MONEY IT SEEMS AND THE FAME. IS SHE NUMBLE? NOPE I DON'T THINK SO, FROM ALL I SAW OF HER IN THE PAST AND PRESENT. SAD, YOUNG KIDS WORSHIP HER~ SHE IS AN IDOL IF PEOPLE WORSHIP HER. OUR VAUES ARE UNBALANCED IN AMERICA.

[@Scorpio13-59]

try lower case at times to match those low and hateful words. or? get happy!

[@user-yp6wx8gr8e]

Stop talking mean about taylor😊

[@Professor-IC]

???

[@judysmith509]

Such drama overrated

[@VNDRWRLD]

Awwwwn so sad )= lmao is this a joke?

[@amazinggrace6640]

I personally would NEVER take the political advice of a 34 year old Entertainer. NO WISDOM

[@AuntyNick.]

It's better than 8:12 what is coming out of our republican party's mouths. They are a disgrace and an embarrassment to the US in front of the whole world. I won't be voting republican ever again. Taylor is right and any of us good christians have to admit it. It's sad but true. 8:12

[@Scorpio13-59]

and many worship a carpenter too??? Nuts!!!😊

[@jessieang5604]

Er...are you implying that all entertainers are actually stupid people?! 😅

[@amazinggrace6640]

​@@Scorpio13-59 Who would vote for a man in DEPENDS DIAPERS? It does not take one brain cell to figure this out.

[@amazinggrace6640]

@@jessieang5604 Who would vote for a man in DEPENDS DIAPERS? It does not take one brain cell to figure this out

[@susannablessings5773]

Lies

[@kaijucura2695]

this the asylum she was raised in?

[@suzanneminor7282]

I think Taylor Swift parents seem to be really great parents to Taylor but I also think she's been quite sheltered by them, Taylor Swift comes off as a very sweet girl in her early 20s, but the truth is she's in her 30s, you would never know that by her actions and the way she speaks, for example when she was all Goofy and giddy on the stage at the awards and she actually ignored the real icon on that stage Celine dion, Taylor really showed her immaturity at the awards that night, and I saw the pictures they showed her backstage hugging her just to make up a little pr, I don't think anybody was buying that fake expression of affection.

[@kay_girl_97]

Moron sighting

[@leekit6099]

Living in a glass house, has got to be mentally exhausting... Life is a difficult refining process. You either get better or bitter or come out a giving, serving guiding, hero or a victim complaining blaming, becoming a Vicious villain.

[@carolharrison5780]

Love Taylor…..50% of marriages end in divorce AND it’s never the child’s fault. Implying so inappropriate. Sorry for the entire family going through life’s painful struggles in the media. Obviously, the parents did something right cause TAYLOR is an AWESOME KIND, SENSITIVE Human!

[@beverlyhill9947]

WE NEVER TRULY KNOW THE HEART OF SOME PEOPLE. THEY ARE GREAT AT PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD. BUT BEHIND THE SCENES MIGHT BE SOMEONE ELSE. JUST SOMETHING THAT LIFE TEACHES US. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TAYLOR THINKS PERSONALLY. BUT SHE IS NOT AN EXPERT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHE IS NOT MORE VALUABLE BECAUSE SHE IS A CELEBRITY. HOWEVER, THAT IS NOT HOW WE TREAT AND VALUE PEOPLE THAT ARE FAMOUS.

[@hattiem.7966]

She looks nothing like her mother.

[@ladyzen]

or father or brother

[@heidifisher7693]

@@ladyzen 😲🤤👪😨👩‍👧🤔🙄

[@merrittmontgomery7695]

She looks nothing like herself anymore.

[@l-kin3480]

She looks like her grandma, Marjorie

[@hattiem.7966]

@@l-kin3480 She does favor her Dad way more but I had to Google for her Grandma.She was the Mother of Swift's Mother and she also sang.The pix I saw showed them sort of looking alike except for the nose.

[@carolberry2745]

Stick to music Taylor!

[@Scorpio13-59]

Yeah! How dare a singer have brains and a heart too!😂😂😂

[@denisecatrambone8025]

they are not her parents

[@venganzamujer354]

i love Taylor....everyone else is jealous

[@traceybenna4150]

Not everyone likes pop music. She wanted to become famous and wealthy and reached her goal . Is she truly happy ? Only time will tell . Fame and money doesn't always bring true happiness.

[@elidagjika8741]

I Love Taylor But This Comment Is Bullshit

[@AleiahPrice]

I’m not jealous I live Taylor too

[@Jennifer-me7mu]

SHE'S A SATAN WORSHIPPER U BLINDAZZ SHEEP

[@audreymaqks]

Exactly. Don't understand the hate. She is doing what she does best and being who she is. She is talented and pretty

[@RLaraMoore]

Very disappointing to see her supporting immorality corruption and perversion as 'human rights'. Of course, sin is a given in human nature this side of Heaven. It is God who gives us our Free Will to stay defending our sin... ...or to follow Him.

[@Scorpio13-59]

maybe pray to be less judgmental? 😂

[@sallygutierrez6727]

Who cares about the artist? Your is falling apart. The fans pay for your riches. Boo boo -hoo. I hate actors and entertainers. They get.rich why we get poorer so please

[@karenbrehart6043]

I don't believe anything about her. She isn't honest