Wondering why the phrase “Brunette Taylor Swift” has taken over social media? This comes after a Philadelphia musician, Mary Devlin, went viral for her striking resemblance to Swift. She has now posted a video joking about the frequent comparisons she receives.
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Explaining the ‘Brunette Taylor Swift’ trend
The “Brunette Taylor Swift” trend has recently taken over social media. It centers around Mary Devlin, whose resemblance to the pop superstar has been drawing attention since she was a child. Now 28, Devlin has gone viral for a lighthearted Instagram video poking fun at how often people say she looks like Swift.
Devlin, who has worked as a live performer for years, recalled that the comparisons became increasingly frequent. However, they were especially frequent during Swift’s Red and 1989 eras. In an interview with Newsweek, she stated, “I actually used to hate it because I was trying to look like rock muse Pattie Boyd, and I wanted people to tell me I had a 1960s look, not a Taylor Swift look.” Despite receiving offers to work as a Swift impersonator, Devlin declined.
On social media, Devlin has also garnered attention for her humorous takes on her experiences. She has admitted that she doesn’t always enjoy being linked to Swift. However, she has come to understand why people see the resemblance.
During the same interview, Devlin said, “I used to hate getting the comment because I’m a singer/songwriter and I didn’t want to constantly be compared to one of the biggest stars of our generation.” She further added, “That’s why I think it’s funny when people think I’m trying to look like her—I just like wearing eyeliner and lipstick.”
Devlin has shared how wide-reaching the comments have been, from event photographers to former neighbors of Swift. While many fans are amused and supportive, others have responded with unnecessary hostility, accusing her of attention-seeking. She said, “I don’t try to look like her, but I am sort of shocked when the comments border on being rude or become mean.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
