Staggered by her soaring fame, Taylor Swift is making drastic efforts to secure a small amount of privacy, according to a new report. “She’s arguably one of the most famous people in the world now. Even Hollywood superstars and royals are throwing themselves at her feet constantly. There’s nowhere she can go where she isn’t recognized,” an unnamed source told Life & Style.
Since last autumn, the excitement and interest surrounding the 34-year-old singer has significantly increased due to her relationship with 34-year-old NFL star Travis Kelce. “It’s nearly impossible for her to leave the house without it causing a huge scene,” the insider claimed.
To regain moments of privacy, Taylor has been compelled to take additional measures. Whenever she travels, umbrellas, screens, or hanging curtains must be arranged to obstruct her visibility before she will exit her vehicle, the informant reported. “It’s not like she can go out and live any kind of normal life, so it’s made her more dependent on her disguises. When she isn’t making an appearance, she rarely goes anywhere without a wig. She’s always been into dressing up in disguises, partly for fun and partly because she values her privacy,” the tipster suggested.
“There are also times she’s hidden in giant suitcases to get in somewhere without being spotted. And once she went so far as to hide inside a recycling bin to be wheeled into an NFL game!” the source added.
At this juncture, the concern extends beyond privacy to include safety. “The level of attention she’s getting is bordering on scary! There’s just a much more intense reaction from people when they see her. And as much as she’s grateful for all this fame, it can be overwhelming,” the insider said.
Authorities recently had to intervene following alarming threats directed towards Taylor on social media. According to News.com.au, a man who had made threats against Taylor on social media was apprehended while attempting to attend her concert in Germany. The alleged stalker, a 34-year-old individual whose identity remains undisclosed, possessed a ticket to Swift’s concert at Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins-Arena on Wednesday. He was held during entry checks to the event, as the initial investigation could not completely eliminate the possibility of a risk.
The man allegedly made multiple threats towards Taylor and her partner, Travis Kelce, on social media. He was apprehended based on information provided by the event organizers. Taylor, who is 34 years old, performed in Gelsenkirchen on consecutive days from Wednesday to Friday as part of her Eras Tour. The man was instructed to remain in custody until Saturday, following the conclusion of Taylor’s three consecutive performances in the city.
Taylor is presently embarking on a record-setting tour across Europe. Her upcoming itinerary includes a two-night performance in Hamburg followed by three performances in Munich. Travis has been accompanying his Grammy-winning partner on her international travels since his team emerged victorious in the Super Bowl in February. Aside from the two nights in Germany, he has attended concerts in Buenos Aires, Sydney, Singapore, Paris, London, Dublin, and Amsterdam.
At her initial two performances in Germany, the 34-year-old tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs provided encouragement to the “Karma” singer. On Thursday night, Travis was observed affectionately placing his arm around Taylor’s shoulder as they left the stage. Chairman Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs stated that strict processes were implemented to guarantee Taylor’s safety during her frequent appearances at NFL games and support Travis in late 2023 and this year.