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Taylor Swift's Fiancé Spotted in "The Fate of Ophelia" Music Video
5 Oct
Summary
- Swift's new song "The Fate of Ophelia" inspired by fiancé Travis Kelce
- Fans spot Kelce's photo in the music video's dressing room scene
- Song offers a twist on the Shakespearean character Ophelia

In the lead-up to the release of her new album "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift has unveiled the music video for her song "The Fate of Ophelia." The video, which premiered during Swift's "Release Party of a Showgirl" event this past weekend, takes viewers on a theatrical journey through the pop star's creative eras.
Fans have been quick to spot a surprising detail in the video – a black-and-white photo of Swift's fiancé, NFL player Travis Kelce, affixed to a vanity mirror in one of the dressing room scenes. This has led to speculation that Kelce was the inspiration behind the song, which offers a twist on the tragic Shakespearean character Ophelia.
According to Swift, "The Fate of Ophelia" explores the idea of a partner who saves her "heart from the fate of Ophelia," referring to the character's demise after being manipulated by the men in her life. The video features Swift in various guises, from the subject of John Everett Millais' 1851 portrait to a synchronized swimmer and a Las Vegas-style showgirl.
The inclusion of Kelce's photo in the video is a nod to the couple's relationship, which Swift has chronicled in her recent work. Her 2024 album "The Tortured Poets Department" even features a song called "So High School" that appears to reference a viral "Kiss, Marry, Kill" game involving Swift, Kelce, and other pop stars.
As Swift's theatrical era continues to unfold, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of "The Life of a Showgirl" and the deeper insights it may provide into the singer's personal life and creative inspirations.