The singer/songwriter has a long list of hits, feuds and collaborations under her belt. She has topped the charts multiple times, won numerous awards, made her feature-film debut in Valentine’s Day and is even an ambassador for CoverGirl makeup. But her greatest achievement is the way she has used her fame to help others. Whether it’s her efforts to combat sexual assault or support people fighting a disease, she is always looking for ways to make the world a better place.
Taylor Swift is a polarizing figure. Her music is both beautiful and brash, and she often uses her status to highlight social injustices and empower marginalized groups. She is also one of the most generous celebrities in the world, giving away millions of dollars to charity every year.
She first gained attention as a talented country musician in 2006 with her self-titled debut album and single “Tim McGraw.” Her second album, Fearless, followed two years later, and was hugely successful, topping the Billboard 200 chart for 24 weeks. During this time, she also won multiple CMA awards and was named entertainer of the year.
In the late 2000s, Taylor began to experiment with her style and incorporate pop elements into her music. This was reflected in her fifth album, 1989, which ushered in a new era of Taylor Swift and cemented her as a pop star.
Swift continued to grow her popularity in the 2010s, with a string of hit albums and singles that showcased her songwriting prowess. She also started acting, starring as Bombalurina in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats and appearing in several other movies, including The Lorax.
In addition, she took on the music industry by battling streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music over how they paid artists. In 2018, she ended her relationship with Big Machine Records and signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group’s Republic Records, which gave her ownership of her master recordings — something she was never given by Big Machine.
As for her personal life, Swift has been in a few high-profile relationships over the years. Most recently, she was linked to actor Joe Alwyn, with whom she dated from 2017 until spring 2023. The pair worked together on songs for Swift’s Folklore, evermore and Midnights albums. In the past, she’s also been linked to singer Matty Healy, of The 1975, and model/actress Gigi Hadid. But despite her many public breakups, Swift has maintained a strong sense of community with her fans and has supported countless charities. She’s also an advocate for gender equality and LGBTQ rights. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering and helping the elderly. She is also an avid animal lover, and has a pet shelter in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s been active in promoting anti-bullying campaigns and has donated millions of dollars to various charitable causes, including the fight against breast cancer and AIDS. She also encourages her fans to volunteer in their local communities, a practice she calls her “pay it forward” philosophy.
