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Taylor Swift's Sexuality Sparks Controversy in New York Times Op-Ed

Swift's Team Criticizes Invasive Speculation, Reinforces Her Role as an LGBTQ+ Ally

  • Taylor Swift's sexuality has been the subject of a controversial New York Times op-ed, which speculated that she might be queer, sparking backlash from readers, fans, and Swift's team.
  • The op-ed, titled 'Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do', was written by Anna Marks and used various 'clues' from Swift's public life, relationships, and lyrics to support the theory.
  • Swift's team responded to the op-ed, stating that it was invasive, untrue, and inappropriate, and criticized the lack of boundaries some journalists seem to have when writing about Swift.
  • Swift, who has been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, has previously addressed speculation about her sexuality, stating that she could advocate for a community she's not a part of.
  • Despite Swift's statements, the speculation continues, with some fans believing that unless Swift explicitly states she's straight, there's room for interpretation.
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