Taylor Swift & Megyn Kelly: A Feud Timeline
Remember that time Taylor Swift and Megyn Kelly had a public spat? It's one of those celebrity feuds we can't seem to forget!
It all started in 2015 when Megyn Kelly asked Taylor Swift a seemingly harmless question during an interview for the MTV Video Music Awards. This question, however, sparked a media frenzy and fueled a feud that became a pop culture moment.
Here's a timeline of events:
2015: The MTV VMA Interview
- August 30, 2015: During an interview for the MTV VMAs, Megyn Kelly asks Taylor Swift, "You've made a great career by playing the role of the victim."
- August 31, 2015: Taylor Swift responds to Kelly's comment on Twitter, saying, "There are more important things to talk about than whether someone is playing the victim."
- September 2, 2015: Kelly responds to Swift's tweet, defending her question and stating it was "part of a much larger point" about feminism.
2016: The "Bad Blood" Music Video
- February 19, 2016: Taylor Swift releases her music video for "Bad Blood," which features a scene where one of the characters wears a blonde wig, seemingly referencing Megyn Kelly.
- May 15, 2016: Kelly appears on "Watch What Happens Live" and addresses the "Bad Blood" music video, saying, "I just didn't understand why she was being mean."
2017: The "Shake it Off" Lawsuit
- July 2017: A federal judge dismisses a copyright lawsuit filed against Taylor Swift regarding her song "Shake It Off," where the plaintiff claimed she was the inspiration for the song.
- August 2017: Megyn Kelly jokes on "The Megyn Kelly Show" about the dismissed lawsuit, saying, "Maybe if Taylor wasn't so interested in playing the victim, no one would have sued her."
2019: The "Me Too" Movement
- October 2019: Megyn Kelly faces backlash after making insensitive comments about blackface on "Megyn Kelly Today."
- October 2019: Taylor Swift does not directly address Kelly's controversial comments, but she actively advocates for the "Me Too" movement and speaks out against sexual harassment.
The feud between Taylor Swift and Megyn Kelly has faded into the background of pop culture, but it remains a memorable reminder of how a seemingly small comment can spark a major feud. This case also highlights the power of social media in shaping public opinion and how quickly things can escalate in the age of digital information.
It's safe to say that the relationship between Taylor Swift and Megyn Kelly has remained strained. Whether they'll ever reconcile remains to be seen, but it's clear that the 2015 MTV VMAs interview set the stage for a memorable feud.
