She commands a fan base in the tens of millions, has been one of the most recognizable figures in the world for the past two years, and maintains a reputation largely free of controversy. Yet even Taylor Swift isn’t immune to unexpected moments, as she found herself the target of booing during Super Bowl LIX.
Attending the game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans to support her boyfriend, Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, Swift seemed unaware of the sudden reaction from the crowd. When the camera panned to her luxury box and her image appeared on the big screen, a wave of boos erupted from the stadium. Caught off guard, Swift turned to friend and fellow artist Ice Spice, seemingly mouthing, “What is going on?”
The incident quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans scrambling to understand the reason behind the reaction. Within minutes, theories flooded X, with many attributing the boos to Eagles fans, frustrated by Swift’s visible support for Kansas City.
“Eagles fans are booing her. She’s originally from the Philly area but obviously rooting for Travis and the Chiefs,” one person pointed out.
Another agreed, writing, “The boos are from Eagles fans aka the opposite team she supports. This is normal.”
Not everyone, however, was convinced that team rivalries were the only explanation. Some users expressed confusion over the reaction, noting that Swift wasn’t even playing in the game.
“Why did she get booed?” someone asked. “I thought she was the sweetheart of America?”
Another commented, “Booing Taylor Swift as if she’s on the field playing against your team when she’s literally just sitting there is loser behavior.”
Others compared the moment to scenes from High School Musical, joking that Swift’s presence wasn’t going to lead to a dramatic mid-game moment. “She’s just there to support Travis Kelce, not make a Gabriella-Troy scene,” a fan wrote.
Meanwhile, another high-profile figure received the exact opposite response. President Donald Trump, attending the game just three weeks after taking office, was met with loud cheers when the camera found him in the crowd. “I thought it would be a good thing for the country to have the president at the game,” he said in an interview before the event.
As for the game itself, the Eagles secured a dominant 40-22 victory over the Chiefs, preventing Kansas City from repeating last year’s Super Bowl success. While the action on the field delivered plenty of excitement, it’s the unexpected off-field moments—like Swift’s reaction to the booing—that had fans talking long after the final whistle.