Public reaction to article speculating about Taylor Swift's gender

"It's because of Taylor Swift's huge success at the moment that this article exists," one anonymous source told CNN . "There seems to be no line that some journalists won't cross when writing about Taylor Swift, no matter how invasive, untrue, or inappropriate it is. It's all covered up with 'reader opinions.'"

The New York Times published an editorial suggesting that Taylor Swift might be gay, angering her fans.

Taylor Swift has been vocal in her support for the LGBTQ community amid a record number of anti-gay bills introduced across the United States, calling her concerts "safe spaces" for LGBTQ people. However, she has denied being a member of the LGBTQ community. In a 2019 interview with Vogue , Swift said she simply wanted to be a "good ally for the LGBTQ community when their rights are under attack."

"Basically, the rights of everyone who isn't a white, cisgender male are being taken away," the singer continued. "It wasn't until recently that I realized I could advocate for a community I don't belong to."

It is highly unusual for a newspaper as prestigious as the New York Times to publish an article speculating about a person's sexuality, let alone a figure of such cultural influence. Such articles are widely considered inappropriate, and the New York Times received some criticism from readers for its decision to publish the article.

Country singer Chely Wright, who came out as gay in 2010, called a New York Times article speculating about Taylor Swift's sexuality "inflammatory" and "horrible," according to the Hollywood Reporter .

Taylor Swift fans are furious with the New York Times after an editorial questioned her sexuality. The article has sparked a backlash on social media.

Taylor Swift often appears with famous female friends at studio album releases.

“This article is sexist and extremely inappropriate,” one person posted on social media site X. “They threw morality out the window right at the beginning of the year,” another commented.

"The article is a serious breach of privacy: poorly written, horribly invasive, and objectionable in countless ways. It's both offensive and bizarre that the New York Times would publish an article speculating about someone's sexuality," another commented.

One reader revealed: "I'm not a big fan of hers but I'm completely disgusted by this and will be canceling my New York Times subscription tomorrow morning."

Representatives for Taylor Swift and the New York Times have not responded to requests for comment on the matter.

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