Barbara Walters‘ nearly decade-old interview with Taylor Swift has resurfaced. As Hulu prepares to release Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, a revealing documentary on the legendary journalist’s career, clips from her 2014 sit-down with Swift have renewed curiosity.
Taylor Swift and Barbara Walters interview resurface explained
Barbara Walters built her reputation by posing bold, often deeply personal questions to the world’s most prominent figures. Known for pushing boundaries, her style often drew both admiration and criticism. One example that is now under the radar is her interview with 25-year-old Taylor Swift. This interview was featured in Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014.
During the interview, Walters commented on Swift’s public relationships, saying, “Her hits chronicle high-profile relationships that blossom, wither, die, and then get turned into song lyrics.” A montage followed, showing photos of Swift with former partners like Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joe Jonas, and John Mayer. At one point, Walters asked the singer, “I know you don’t want to talk about guys. And I won’t push it, but how are you going to find anybody?”
The line of questioning prompted Swift to address the double standards women in the music industry face. She explained that when male artists share personal emotions, it’s seen as courageous, but “if a woman shares her experience in writing, she’s oversharing… Or she might be crazy.”
Swift also addressed the long-running joke about her writing songs based on her relationships, saying that it comes “from a place of such sexism.” When Walters suggested there might be truth to the joke, Swift didn’t hesitate to shut it down. (via Daily Mail)
The resurfaced clip is part of the trailer for “Tell Me Everything,” a documentary on Walters’ groundbreaking yet often-controversial career. The film showcases her most provocative moments during interviews with notable figures, including the Menendez brothers, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashians.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
