“…Ready For It?”: Can you really see a nude Taylor Swift online?
Taylor Swift is a superstar. She’s been one of the most famous singer-songwriters of the 21st century, and she continues to redefine her image, her style, and her narrative with each new album. Few can lay claim to writing as many hit singles as her, let alone winning three different Album of the Year Grammys.
Of course, being popular for so long means there are going to be some controversies. Swift has run into her fair share over the years, from beefing with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian to making diss songs towards ex-boyfriends and fellow celebrities like John Mayer and Calvin Harris.
The latest controversy that’s sprung up is whether nude photos of Swift are available to view online. There’s been chatter about it over the years, but legitimate are these claims? Let’s find out.
The rise of Swift
Taylor Swift started her music career in 2006 and has since released multiple albums, selling millions of copies worldwide. She is known for her pop-infused country music and her lyrics that often reflect personal experiences and relationships. Some of her best known hits include “You Belong to Me”, “Shake It Off” and more recently, “Antihero.”
Swift has been praised for her philanthropy and activism, particularly in the areas of education and disaster relief. She has a strong social media presence, and often uses her platform to advocate for causes she supports.
She is also known for her fashion sense, and has appeared on numerous best-dressed lists. In addition, she has had a successful acting career, appearing in movies such as Valentine’s Day (2010) and The Giver (2014).
Nude controversy
Swift, who has spoken about female sexualization in the music industry, was pulled into a social media circus when Kanye West released the music video for his 2016 single “Famous.” The video featured sculptures of different celebrities laying in a bed nude, and among those depicted were Donald Trump, Rihanna, West himself, and Swift.
The video was criticized by many for being exploitative, especially given that the song contained the lyrics: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex… I made that b**** famous.” Some even called it revenge porn.
Swift indirectly responded to the video on social media, posting a lengthy message about the bullying she was subjected to by West and his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. “It would be nice if we could get an apology from people who bully us, but maybe all I’ll ever get is the satisfaction of knowing I could survive it, and thrive in spite of it,” Swift wrote.
Are there real nude photos of Taylor Swift?
While the fake images of a nude Swift went viral in 2016, the pop star does not have any real nude photos circulating online. She’s managed to avoid the iCloud hacks and leaks that so many female celebrities have had to contend with in the internet age.
On the subject of being exploited as a woman, Swift told Vogue that she didn’t realize it was happening until she’d had experience in the industry. “It’s fine to infantilize a girl’s success and say, ‘How cute that she’s having some hit songs’,” she said. “But the second it becomes formidable? As soon as I started playing stadiums — when I started to look like a woman — that wasn’t as cool anymore.”
Regardless of which path her career takes next, it’s clear that Swift has the power and the tenacity to attempt it on her terms.