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Taylor Swift is arguably the single biggest popstar in the world, as of now. Swift only recently concluded her worldwide Eras tour in Vancouver, which ended with a resounding tribute to her partner Travis Kelce.
Regardless, Nikki Glaser, set to host the Golden Globes 2025 on January 5, has a concerning bit of history with the iconic singer. The comedian had made comments in a past interview that were seen as ‘body-shaming’ by many of her fans.
They surfaced in Swift’s Netflix documentary,Miss Americana, which has prompted Glaser to issue a heartfelt public apology.
Nikki Glaser is sorry for comments against Taylor Swift
Glaser’s critical remarks aboutTaylor Swift’sappearance were featured in a montage withinMiss Americana, where Swift reflects on the pressures of public scrutiny and her struggles with body image. In the clip, Glaser is heard saying in a dismissive tone,
“She’s too skinny; it bothers me… all of her model friends, and it’s just like, c’mon!”
The comedian, now 40, expressed her dismay upon hearing her own words in the documentary. In an Instagram post, she apologized, calling her remarks a projection of her personal insecurities.
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“I was probably ‘feeling fat’ that day and was jealous,”Glaser wrote, openly discussing her own 17-year battle with eating disorders. Glaser emphasized her admiration for Swift, describing herself as “obnoxiously obsessed” with the singer and her music.
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She admitted that her comments were not just hurtful but also deeply hypocritical.
“This quote should be used as an example of ‘projection’ in PSYCH101 textbooks. I really have no need to post this other than to apologize to someone who seriously means SO much to me.”
Taylor Swift herself was quick to respond, even ifMiss Americanawent into detail about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder.
Taylor Swift’s Struggles with Body Image
Swift responded with empathy and grace, commenting on Glaser’s post,
“I appreciate this so much, and one of the major themes of the doc is that we have the ability to change our opinions over time, to grow, to learn about ourselves. Sending a massive hug.”
In the documentary, Taylor Swift candidly discusses her own struggles with body image and an eating disorder. Swift recounts being triggered by paparazzi photos and comments about her body, which led her to unhealthy habits, including restricting food.
“I thought that I was supposed to feel like I was going to pass out at the end of the show,”
Swift admitted that she has since moved on, and has since embraced a much healthier lifestyle.
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Needless to say, while Glaser’s initial comments did come across as inconsiderate, her subsequent apology and the way the two popular ladies sorted out their differences were heartwarming.
Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
