Taylor Swift Sexuality Questioned: Singer's Inner Circle Protests NYT's Unsubstantiated Claims

A controversial opinion piece in The New York Times has left Taylor Swift's close friends dismayed.

Anna Marks, the writer of the essay, has raised doubts about the award-winning singer's sexual orientation.

Taylor Swift Sexuality Explored

As Taylor Swift wraps up her workouts in Los Angeles before embarking on the global leg of her Eras tour, speculation about her possible gay identity continues to swirl.

CNN recently received information from sources questioning the ethical implications of publishing an article about the Grammy-winning artist.

These individuals argue that due to the artist's immense success, there is a void in people's moral compasses regarding this situation.

Questioning the foundation of the NYT article, the CNN insider raised concerns about a possible double standard in its publication.

They expressed doubts about the permission granted for the op-ed and suggested that a similar article would not have been permitted had it been about Shawn Mendes or any male artist facing speculation about their sexuality, as shared with the news network.

The insider expressed concern about journalists pushing boundaries and writing invasive, untrue, and inappropriate things about Taylor. These journalists often hide behind the label of an "opinion piece."

The Controversial Op-Ed

In the article titled, "Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do," written by an Opinion editor for the NYT, the focus is on the lyrics found throughout the discography of Taylor Swift.

"The editor observed that when examining the entirety of Ms. Swift's artistic expression, one can detect differences between the carefully crafted image she projects as a celebrity and the emotions and experiences she shares through her music."

In her discussion, Anna Marks highlights various instances related to her physical presentation, such as using hair hues inspired by the bisexual pride flag or adorning herself in vibrant rainbow outfits.

Additionally, she subtly references what she terms "Easter eggs" within her song lyrics, which allude to the notion of hiding one's sexuality or paying tribute to the influential lesbian artist Louie Fuller throughout her Reputation tour.

"In isolation, a single dropped hairpin is perhaps meaningless or accidental, but considered together, they're the unfurling of a ballerina bun after a long performance," Anna wrote.

"Those dropped hairpins began to appear in Ms. Swift's artistry long before queer identity was undeniably marketable to mainstream America. They suggest to queer people that she is one of us."

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