A Timeline of Megyn Kelly and Taylor Swift's Feud: From "Mean Girls" to "Bad Blood"
Remember that time Megyn Kelly took a jab at Taylor Swift on live television? Yeah, that definitely went viral. But the feud between the two women wasn’t a sudden, one-off drama. It actually played out in the media over a period of several years, and involved more than just a few sharp words.
Let’s rewind to the beginning:
2015: It All Starts with a "Mean Girl" Comment
The conflict ignited in October 2015 when Kelly, then a host on Fox News, criticized Swift's behavior at the MTV Video Music Awards. She accused Swift of playing the "victim" and of being a "mean girl" for publicly feuding with Nicki Minaj over the award nominations. Kelly’s comments were part of a broader criticism of Swift’s image as a “perfect, innocent girl.”
2016: Swift's "Bad Blood" Continues
Swift’s response was subtle, but powerful. In an interview, she said that she was "surprised" by Kelly’s words and that she didn’t "understand where that was coming from." She also avoided directly mentioning Kelly’s name, but it was pretty obvious who she was referring to. The incident further fueled the "Bad Blood" narrative.
2017: Kelly Responds to Swift's Silence
In February 2017, Kelly defended her original comment, saying that Swift "plays the victim" often and that she shouldn’t expect "special treatment" from the media. The exchange continued to make headlines, highlighting the tension between the two women.
2018: The Feud Reaches a Peak
In 2018, the feud reached its peak when Kelly joined NBC News. This shift to a more mainstream platform provided her with a new audience, and she used it to address the situation. Kelly challenged Swift's claims of victimhood and stated that she was "not afraid of her" anymore.
2019: Kelly’s Departure and the Feud’s Aftermath
Kelly’s career at NBC News was short-lived, as she was eventually fired for making insensitive remarks about blackface. While the feud between her and Swift hasn’t been explicitly addressed since then, the event served as a major turning point in both their careers. It marked the end of a public battle that captured the attention of a nation, leaving many pondering the true nature of their feud.
Did the Feud Ever Really End?
It’s impossible to say for sure whether the feud between Kelly and Swift ever truly ended. Their silence on the matter, however, suggests that they’ve both moved on to bigger things. Perhaps the whole ordeal was just a brief, dramatic moment in their respective journeys to fame.
No matter how it all went down, this feud serves as a prime example of how even the most powerful personalities can be caught in a whirlwind of public scrutiny and opinion. It’s a reminder that in the world of media, nothing is ever truly off-limits.
