Being essentially the most famous person in the world, Taylor Swift is no stranger to public scrutiny. People keep going over her lyrics with a fine-tooth comb to find any crumb of insider info on her life and fuel gossip, they nitpick everything she says and wears, and they are constantly dissecting her looks. But as Taylor is promoting her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, doing interviews and showing up on talk shows the public has taken the scrutiny over her appearance to the next level, this time focusing on her face. The big hoopla is over the fact of whether Swift has finally caved in and gotten fillers. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
What’s Sparking the Speculation
One could say just being Taylor Swift and being constantly watched and photographed is enough, but it seems like there are actually a few factors working together this time.
1. The Graham Norton Show
When the news broke that Taylor was going to appear on the Graham Norton Show to promote her album, fans went absolutely crazy. Before the show even aired, there were photos from the taping of the show circulating online, and Swifties were going back and forth with the general public either trying to figure out whether Taylor looks any different. Some said it’s just natural face changes that come with age and weight fluctuations, while others were adamant that Taylor got filler. Those in the “filler” camp are saying that perhaps the job was poorly done or that Taylor appeared on TV before the filler settled.
2. Family Wedding Photos
The speculation over Taylor’s facial features has been going on for a while, but it’s the recent family wedding of Travis Kelce’s cousin that Taylor attended as a guest that really got the people going. Those who criticise Swift’s appearance say her face has become fuller in the lips and cheek area, some even talk about the so-called “pillow face” effect. There’s also a lot of speculation over the shape of Taylor’s lips, since she often wears red lipstick people are used to seeing her pronounced cupid’s bow and apparently it’s been less prominent lately, which is often the case with lip fillers.
3. Past Accusations
This isn’t exactly new for Taylor. Over the years there have been countless debates and accusations over her appearance. There have been talks about Botox, little nose and cheek tweaks, fillers, etc. There’s a series of “before and after” photos online with people picking over every little change over the years. Some doctors online even say that she’s had work done, but it’s subtle and tasteful, which makes it not obvious to those who aren’t in the know. Taylor herself has never commented on this topic.
What Experts & Observers Say
Experts online have suggested that Taylor might’ve had a blepharoplasty and a subtle brow lift, while certain plastic surgeons say that to get a blepharoplasty you need a lot of extra eyelid skin, and at Taylor’s age and judging by her previous photos, that isn’t a realistic suggestion.
It’s also important to keep in mind that makeup, good angles, lighting, and weight fluctuations in the face can change quite dramatically over the years, so it’s impossible to definitely claim anything unless you have two photos taken in the same exact conditions before and after.
The most recent accusations over the potential “pillow face” effect that happens when you overuse fillers are based on the fact that Taylor’s face looks more filled out. But few of the critics take into consideration that that’s true of Taylor’s appearance in general.
Don’t get me wrong, the girl’s looking fit, healthy, and confident, as she should. But in the past Taylor has admitted to pushing her body past the limit and almost starving herself in reaction to comments on her weight or size. So it’s really unfair to compare a 20-something girl who’s constantly trying to look slimmer and a 30-something woman in her prime who’s focused on feeling her best.
At the end of the day
We can’t know for sure whether Taylor Swift got fillers or any other procedure until she confirms or denies it herself. But what we can learn from this situation is that being a world-famous celebrity definitely brings a level of scrutiny that few could deal with, but Taylor really seems unbothered these days and is just doing her thing. You go, girl!