Taylor Swift Shrugs Off Booing at 2025 Super Bowl, Gets Support From Serena Williams

Taylor Swift reacts to being booed at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. Photo: FOX
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Taylor Swift knows all too well that the spotlight often brings both admiration and criticism. But the superstar singer wasn’t letting boos from some fans at the 2025 Super Bowl phase her.

The 35-year-old was in New Orleans for the big game, cheering on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as his Kansas City Chiefs squared off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome. When Swift appeared on the jumbotron during a break in the action, a section of the crowd could be heard booing. The reaction didn’t seem to bother the “Shake It Off” singer, who appeared surprised but unfazed by the negative response.

Footage of the moment, shared by the NFL, showed Swift laughing it off with her friends. She turned to her close companions—rapper Ice Spice and longtime friend Ashley Avignone—giving the crowd a playful side-eye as they all took the moment in stride.

The supportive moment didn’t go unnoticed. Tennis icon Serena Williams quickly took to social media, sending a reassuring message to Swift. On X (formerly Twitter), Williams wrote: “I love you @taylorswift13, don’t listen to those boos!!!” The 43-year-old tennis legend, a longtime friend of Swift, added her support in the face of any online negativity the singer might have been encountering.

Throughout the Super Bowl, Swift remained in high spirits, surrounded by friends and family in a VIP suite. She was seen sitting next to Donna and Ed Kelce, Travis’s parents, with her brother Austin also in attendance. The suite was filled with more stars, including the Haim sisters—Este, Danielle, and Alana—and some notable Hollywood A-listers like Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, and Jay-Z. As the Chiefs aimed to secure a third-straight Super Bowl victory, Swift’s presence was one of the evening’s highlights.

Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Look: Fashion and Subtle Messages

For her outing at the Super Bowl, Swift turned heads with her stylish ensemble. She sported a chic white Saint Laurent blazer paired with shimmering bedazzled shorts from Monday Denim. Swift completed the look with knee-high Paris Texas boots, giving her outfit a bold, fashionable edge. To show her support for the Chiefs, she carried a red Givenchy handbag, which many fans noted as a subtle nod to her boyfriend’s team.

 

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Swift also took the opportunity to recycle a piece of jewelry that had caught fans’ attention during her appearance at the Grammys earlier this year. The “T” necklace by Lorraine Schwartz that Swift wore to the prestigious music awards ceremony was once thought to stand for her own first name. However, after seeing her wear it again at the Super Bowl, many fans speculated it might represent “Travis,” a sweet gesture towards her boyfriend Kelce.

Swift’s fashion choices and the symbolic necklace seem to underscore her support for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kelce. But despite the public attention on their relationship, the couple has largely kept their private lives out of the spotlight, focusing instead on their respective careers—Swift’s record-breaking music and Kelce’s stellar performance on the field.

Super Bowl Sunday: A Star-Studded Affair

The 2025 Super Bowl, which aired live on Fox, brought together an impressive lineup of celebrity guests. In addition to Swift, attendees included Hollywood heavyweights like Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, and music mogul Jay-Z, who were all present to witness the Chiefs’ pursuit of NFL history.

Swift’s appearance at the game added to the growing list of memorable moments from the ongoing Chiefs dynasty. With Kelce and the Chiefs chasing a third consecutive Super Bowl victory, the energy in the stadium was electric, and Swift’s presence only amplified the excitement.

As for the boos she received, they were a minor distraction in an otherwise incredible evening. Swift, who has spent years in the public eye, is no stranger to criticism. However, as always, she handled the moment with grace, surrounded by her loved ones and knowing that the opinions of a few detractors couldn’t overshadow the love and support from her fans, friends, and fellow celebrities.

In the end, the 2025 Super Bowl was just another occasion for Taylor Swift to show that she remains unbothered by the noise, choosing instead to focus on what truly matters—cheering on her boyfriend and enjoying the game.

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