Taylor Swift’s Brother’s Fan-Centric Intervention at the Eras Tour Makes Swifties Pat His Back

Published 11/05/2024, 1:27 AM EST

Taylor Swift is truly a force of nature. But more than her superstardom, her humility and fan-centric efforts catch every eye in a room. While musical skills may not be a thing, she directly inherits in her DNA, the grounded nature she pulls every single time could be something exclusive to the Swift club. A recent testimony that left Swifties all the more convinced was when Swift’s own brother gave one of the superfans a voice at the Eras Tour, putting them first, just like her sister.

A recent clip that has been doing the rounds of the Internet from one of the latest Eras Tour shows in the US shows Austin, Taylor Swift’s brother intervening to help a Swiftie while she was about to get kicked out of the stadium reportedly because of her costume. In the snippet, the fan was approaching Travis Kelce in the VIP tent in a Kansas City Chiefs jersey with his name emblazoned on her back, complete with shoulder pads, and gloves exactly like the NFL players. 

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As soon as she shouted, “Travis,” followed a group of bouncers with one in particular, holding her by the arms while asking her to step back and reminding her it was not permissible. However, Austin Swift intervened, armed with an apology for the Swiftie, and with a piece of advice for the bodyguard to keep their hands off of people. To top it off, Swift’s brother even gave a thumbs-up to her costume, calling it really “cool.”

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While fan-centric efforts are what sets the 34-year-old apart from the league of stars who reign in pop culture, with the evidence that it runs in the family, Taylor Swift fans could not be more delighted with the gesture. 

Taylor Swift’s brother’s support for fellow Swiftie at the Eras Tour leave fans in awe

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a spectacle that has a timeless bind. What makes the experience all the more homely is how her family, especially her parents, makes the fans feel comfortable with regular interactions. But with superstardom, heightened security is inevitable and may even catch some fans off guard. However, with her brother’s timely intervention, it looks like kindness is the only era the Swift Club dwells in and it is definitely hard to convince Swifties otherwise. 

Many fans gave Austin Swift the kudos he deserved for handling the situation so swiftly and calmly, leaving neither party frustrated.

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Some felt the security’s response was justified given the fan’s attire and slow approach towards the VIP tent, which immediately raised suspicion. However, even these fans agreed that physical intervention was not warranted. While some questioned why the fan was not "flagged" upon entry if the costume was concerning, many acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and appreciated Austin Swift's composure under pressure.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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