If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of its current popularity. Taylor Swift After defining her career Elas tour And then the movie premiere.Swift is break records one after another This year Re-release of some old albums As well as the release of her new album midnight last year.
Whether you’re a fan or not, her current level of success is convincing. Amidst her popularity for her music, her fans and speculators have been following her and her new relationship. Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
all over her In a long career spanning over 20 years, Entertainment media have closely followed Swift’s love life, tracing the connection between her current relationship status and her music at the time.In an interview with and swift Los Angeles Times Since 2015, she says: She was discouraged from joining the dating scene because the media heavily interfered in her personal life and created a false narrative about her true intentions.. She said, “… Is everyone calling you crazy and making jokes at awards shows? That’s public humiliation.And I don’t think that’s fair”
Regardless of who her partner was at the time, she faced intense scrutiny, patriarchal questioning, and media scrutiny about her romantic interests. There aren’t many questions or comments that male celebrities with similar power in Hollywood are asked with the same frequency.
Unfortunately, the patriarchy in celebrity interviews is not a new phenomenon, as women have suffered in the spotlight for years. Women are often asked intrusive questions about their bodies and sexual history.
In an interview with german news agencyGerman Press, Swift was asked when she plans to have children, since she just turned 30, and she replied:I don’t think men will be asked this question when they’re 30, so I’m not going to answer it right now.”
Keeping in mind all the past traction surrounding her love life, and considering his popularity in their respective fields, it’s no surprise that her and Kelsey’s relationship made headlines. This time, Kelce gets a taste of these intrusive questions and the overall experience of having your relationship second-guessed and highlighted as opposed to career milestones, which women have faced since the dawn of time. .
Men are often the ones who ask aggressive questions to women in interviews. In most cases, women do not ask other women patriarchal questions about their personal lives. Because we often understand how it feels to have people decide your career based on your relationships (or lack thereof), first of all, being subjected to violence and second of all.
Men usually aren’t asked these questions. This is because the media sees men as more than just partners, rather as individuals with careers that are the reason for their success, rather than on behalf of their lovers. Often, male celebrities’ relationships with women are little more than a footnote in media coverage.
recently Press conference with Kansas City Chiefsasked Kelsey. He is “in love” and was asked about his current relationship status. And how Swift has fared in recent matches. He replied:I intend to keep my personal relationships personal.”
A Tik tok user responded to this same interview posted by. CBS Sports With the comment, “The reporters need to stop. And keep playing football.” “Keep me personal. They’re making a business out of it. It’s absurd.” “Nobody cares, ah.” “Fans must be tired of seeing and hearing about Taylor!!” She’s beautiful and talented and way too overrated!! Stick to the game. ”
However, PR from ESPN It looks like Kelsey and Swift are sticking with their relationship, despite negative feedback from sports fans on posts about their relationship.according to Representatives from Associated Press and Fanaticssporting goods website, ever Sales of Kelsey’s jerseys have skyrocketed 400% since Swift first appeared at Arrowhead Stadium.. ESPN has posted countless photos of Swift and friends during the game. upon ESPN’s own social similarly NFL and KC Chiefs social.
Swift’s personal accounts and accounts managed by her team I have not yet posted or commented on this relationship. However, during a recent concert in Argentina, she changed the lyrics of her song. “Karma” goes from “Karma is the guy on the screen” to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs.” Alluding to her current relationship.
It’s also worth noting to mention the “follow-up” element to this relationship, which is part of the reason why this relationship has received so much attention. Initially, Swift was clearly not interested in Kelce. he was upset that she didn’t want the friendship bracelet he made for her when they went to a concert. However, he shows enough persistence to communicate with her, and this highlights another element of patriarchy in the relationship.
It’s unclear what Kelsey’s real intentions were in trying to get into a relationship with Swift, but this does mean that some men have a right to be interested in women and get their attention, whether they’re interested in women or not. It shows that you feel that there is. ”Locker room culture.” What the sports media has created out of this relationship is, unsurprisingly, shameful.
Many believe that Swift is unable to maintain a relationship due to her own shortcomings. However, her past relationships are Joe Alwyn This is an example of some men’s paralyzing fear of inferiority, which may be the reason for her love failures.
These theories are analyzed in books such as: “love gap,” This explains why if a woman earns a higher salary than her male lover, the man may feel inferior even though he desires a higher salary. Dynamics of “traditional” heterosexual relationships. Kelsey is incredibly successful in her field, so it will be interesting to see how this changes the narrative regarding Swift’s long-term dating abilities.
Again, whether you’re a fan of these two celebrities or not, it’s fascinating to watch their relationship develop through media involvement. Now is the time for gears to change. Male stars and their fans experience the intrusion of being in an A-list relationship and hints that it’s irrelevant to their careers.
Annabelle is a UA student studying Journalism and Studio Art. Outside of her writing, her interests include music, art, and photography.
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