Once again, Taylor Swift showed us the importance of having good friends.
Her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, was released on Friday, April 19, and received a lot of love and support from many of her pals in the music industry. Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter were just a few of the celebrities who shared their love for the album on social media, posting screenshots of the songs they were listening to. It's heartwarming to see Taylor's friends channeling their inner Swifties and showing their support for her music.
Swift expressed her excitement about the release of her 11th studio album in a message to her fans on Instagram. She also shared the origins of TTPD. In addition to the initial 16 tracks, Swift surprised fans with a double album titled The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, featuring 15 extra songs.
She described the album as "an anthology of new works that capture the events, opinions, and emotions of a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - a period that was both thrilling and heartbreaking." Swift mentioned that this chapter of her life has come to an end, and it is now closed and sealed.
Scroll on to see on the celebrity fans who are showing love to Swift online:
Brittany Mahomes
Brittany Mahomes Taylor Swift Best Friends React to The Tortured Poets Department
Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Brittany, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, became friends with Taylor Swift during the 2023-2024 NFL season when the pop star started dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
To show her support for Swift's new album, Brittany shared the singer's TTPD message on her Instagram Story with the caption, "Let’s goooo."
Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner, a longtime fan of Taylor Swift, publicly solidified their close bond when they were seen together after Turner's divorce from Joe Jonas. Turner expressed her admiration for Swift by posting a screenshot of Swift's song "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" on her Instagram Story.
Jack Antonoff
Jack Antonoff Taylor Swift Best Friends React to The Tortured Poets Department
Jack Antonoff, who often works with Taylor Swift, recently expressed his excitement on X about the release of TTPD. He is credited as a producer on the album.
“Love this album more than i can say …. love you all very much … more later very overwhelmed … love you taylor,” the Bleachers frontman wrote.
Aaron Dessner
Another close friend and frequent collaborator of Swift, Dessner, expressed his support for the singer on Instagram, celebrating her new album. He is credited on five songs from "TTPD," such as "So Long, London" and "Clara Bow."
In his post, Dessner praised Swift's songwriting skills, describing the songs as lyrically sharp, intricate, vulnerable, and cathartic. He continues to be amazed by her talent as a songwriter and performer.
Florence Welch
Florence Welch expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift by sharing details about their collaboration on the song "Florida!!!" from the album. The lead singer of Florence + The Machine shared a photo of a book by Lauren Groff, explaining that when Taylor Swift approached her to be part of the song, she was reminded of a favorite short story collection by the author. The book is described as being filled with ghostly tales, swamps, and stormy atmospheres.
Keleigh Teller
Keleigh Teller Taylor Swift Best Friends React to The Tortured Poets Department
Through her husband Miles Teller, Keleigh Teller struck up a close friendship with Taylor Swift. Recently, Keleigh shared a screenshot of Swift's latest song "So Long, London" on social media, adding a peace sign emoji. Many fans believe that the lyrics of the song are referencing Swift's ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn.
Sabrina Carpenter
During The Eras Tour in South America and Australia, Carpenter had the opportunity to open for Swift. She expressed her excitement for Taylor Swift's new song "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" by captioning a snapshot with "Making my damn day."
Post Malone
Post Malone showed his support for Swift's new album and their collaboration on the song "Fortnight" by posting a white heart on his Instagram Story. He shared this gesture alongside Swift's own post about their collaboration.
Cara Delevingne
Delevingne has been close pals with Swift for years. She showed the singer some love online by posting an image of her new album accompanied by a string of heart emojis.
Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav, the rapper, recently shared his thoughts on his friend's album on X. He expressed that he found the album to be a powerful creation born out of struggle and sadness. Flavor Flav praised the raw and authentic nature of the album, stating that it evoked emotions in him that made him want to defend his friend against anyone who had caused her pain. He acknowledged the strength of his friend, Taylor, and her ability to express her emotions through her music.
He added, “Happy she found happiness.”
Editor's P/S:
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has received an outpouring of support from her celebrity friends, highlighting the importance of having a strong support system. From close confidants like Sophie Turner and Jack Antonoff to collaborators like Aaron Dessner and Florence Welch, Swift's inner circle has rallied around her, expressing their admiration and appreciation for her artistry.
The article provides a glimpse into the close bonds Swift has forged within the entertainment industry, showcasing the genuine love and support that exists among these talented individuals. It also highlights the power of friendship in providing encouragement, inspiration, and a sense of belonging, especially during vulnerable moments in life.