Taylor Swift is selling out stadiums and cinemas around the world for her Eras Tour and movie — but many of her most heart-warming moments happen behind the scenes. The “Cruel Summer” singer is affectionally known as “Aunt Taylor” to many kids lucky enough to have parents or siblings in the hitmaker’s inner circle, and it is absolutely adorable.
The 34-year-old is firmly in her “auntie era,” and it’s a great place to be! Anyone who is an aunt or uncle (whether by blood or by friendship) knows how special a relationship this is. Typically, you are younger than a grandparent and still have tons of energy to take your nieces and nephews on fun adventures. If you don’t have kids yourself, chances are, you also have some extra money to spoil the cute kids in your life. And the best part? After all that fun, bonding, and breaking of rules, you get to send the kids — who are often running on less sleep and more sugar than they’re used to — back home to their parents. It’s a win-win!
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As an auntie, the “Bejeweled” singer has offered her apartment for sleepovers, given unique presents, and shown love to her honorary nieces and nephews. As a mom, nothing feels better than having your best friend fully embrace and love your kids as their own, something Swift seems to have done over and over again. Whether she’s showering the kids of old friends like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds with love, or making new connections with new kids, like Brittany Mahomes’ babies, Swift seems to be warm and kind no matter what.
She’s even reportedly an aunt to her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s nieces — be still our hearts!!! Check out all our favorite moments from Swift’s “auntie era” below.
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Travis Kelce’s Nieces Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been described as the “absolute best uncle” by his sister-in-law Kylie Kelce, and now Swift might be an aunt to her boyfriend’s nieces. Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie share daughters Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 2, and Bennett, 11 months. We know Swift has met and hung out with Jason and Kylie at Chiefs games, but we don’t know if the family has gotten together outside of that (and if the little girls have met Swift yet). Considering how Kylie called her eldest daughter a “Swiftie,” we bet the eventual meeting will be enchanting!
Patrick & Brittany Mahomes’ Kids Sterling & Bronze
At the Oct. 22 Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium, Swift was seen hanging out with Brittany Mahomes and her kids Sterling and Bronze. They did a handshake with Sterling hanging out on her mom’s hip, and at one point, Swift even took a picture of Brittany and her baby boy. Ultimate aunt move!
At the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, Swift showed how close she was with Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ daughter Sterling. In one fan video posted to Twitter, Brittany is seen pointing out the Grammy-winner to her daughter. Swift responds by blowing kisses and waving to the little girl. They clearly adore each other!
Patrick Mahomes’ Sister Mia
Speaking of the Mahomes, the 12-time Grammy winner also had a sweet “aunt” moment with Patrick’s younger sister.
Patrick’s mom Randi Mahomes shared a picture on her Instagram Story of her daughter Mia Randall, 12, and Swift that was taken on Oct. 22.
“I love how sweet Taylor was to my girl!!” she wrote on the picture, per Us Weekly.
Adam Sandler’s Daughters Sunny & Sadie
At the premiere of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert movie on Oct. 11, Swift had a sweet moment with Adam Sandler’s daughters Sunny, 14, and Sadie, 17. In a viral video, Swift is seen leaving the theatre at the end of the event, when she stops and spots the Sandler family. She then makes her way over to give the girls a hug, then stops and poses for a photo with them. She is a busy lady, but she always has time to chat with her nieces!
Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas’s Daughters Willa & Delphine
When Sophie Turner and ex Joe Jonas were navigating a divorce and custody battle over daughters Willa, 3, and Delphine, born in July 2022, Swift offered her New York City apartment to Turner and the girls. The trio were photographed outside the Tribeca apartment, per Page Six. Such a sweet gesture!
Selena Gomez’s Sister Gracie
Swift and Selena Gomez have been besties for years, so it’s no surprise that the “Anti-Hero” singer views Gomez’s younger sister as a niece.
Gomez took then 9-year-old Gracie Elliott Teefey to an Eras Tour concert in Arlington on April 1. Swift gave Gracie her hat while singing “22” in a heart-warming moment, per TODAY. Gracie then gave Swift a friendship bracelet back. So sweet!
“Thank you bestie for having me and my sissy transport into your mystical, euphoric and special world. Proud to know you! love you forever and always,” the Only Murders In The Building star wrote after the show on Instagram.
The duo even came back in August to watch Swift once again at a Los Angeles concert, per PEOPLE.
Alicia Keys’ Son Genesis
Alicia Keys took her son Genesis, 8, who she shares with Swizz Beats, to the Eras Tour in Los Angeles in August, where he received a kiss on the cheek and a handwritten note from Swift.
“Gen,” the note said. “Hi my friend!! I was so excited when I heard you were coming tonight!! I hope you have so much fun at the show. I’ll be waving at you. Love, Taylor.” Aww!
Keys shared the moment on Instagram, writing, “Big love to @taylorswift for your big beautiful spirit that makes everyone feel loved! Genesis adores u.”
Kobe & Vanessa Bryant’s Daughter Bianka
When Vanessa Bryant brought her daughters Bianka, 6, and Natalia, 20, to Swift’s show in Los Angeles in August, they got a special suprise from their auntie. Swift met Bianka at the front of the stage during her performance of “22,” where she gave the little girl a big hug and her bowler hat in an emotional moment.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Kids James, Inez, Betty, and Baby No. 4
Swift has been friends with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for years. The duo share daughters James, 8, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4, as well as a baby born in Feb. 2023. Swifites know that the popstar has used the couple’s daughter’s names in a song on Folklore, and even used James’ voice on “Gorgeous.” The kids got a shout-out at Swift’s concert, too, but at home, they know her simply as “Aunt Taylor.”
In a Nov. 2022 interview on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show, Reynolds siad, “[Taylor Swift is] like a religion in our house. In fact, I’m not making this up. We are having a Taylor Swift Midnights dance party in, uh, right after this.”
He added, “It’s Sunday. We’re headed straight to the porch where we’re doing a full dance number set to Midnights. Swear words included. My favorite thing is when a 3-year-old is just throwing down the f-bomb in a song.”
Maybe not every parent would do the same…but we totally get it! Reynolds also explained Swift’s special relationship with his kids.
“I think what’s most exciting for them is that for the longest time they just thought Taylor’s just a, you know, like an aunt, like a friend of mommy and daddy that’s very, very close, almost family. And then they went to a concert one day and were like, ‘Oh… Oh this isn’t a hobby.’” he said.
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