On Friday, February 6, as the globe turned its attention to Milano Cortina’s snow-capped peaks for the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, a familiar face welcomed them. In a pre-recorded video greeting, Taylor Swift, who is currently topping the charts with her eleventh studio album Life of a Showgirl, expressed her appreciation and support for the top winter athletes in the globe.
The 36-year-old celebrity, wearing a Ralph Lauren Team USA Polo Bear Long Sleeve T-shirt that cost $95 and a far more natural beauty look, gave a moving homage that spoke to the Games’ core principles of greatness and sacrifice.
A Word of Inspiration and Appreciation
The vocalist of “Fate of Ophelia” didn’t merely wish them luck. She chose to highlight the human tales that underlie the gold medals instead. “I wanted to express my gratitude,” Swift said. “It’s really inspiring to hear your stories and see everything you’ve given up, your perseverance, hard work, passion, and everything that has led you to this point where you’re so good at something.”
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Swift, who has devoted a significant portion of the past few years to her record-breaking Eras Tour, seems to compare the arduous journey of an Olympian to her own. “Thank you for bringing us all along on this journey so we can watch you do this,” she said, adding, “I am very grateful for everything you’ve done to get to this point in your life.” “All I can hope for is that you have an amazing Olympic experience. I hope that this is an experience you will treasure for the rest of your life, and I wish you success and a safe trip.”
The Link Between “Opalite” Fever Dreams
The appearance’s timing was no accident. Swift had ignited the internet just hours before with the release of the music video for her brand-new song, “Opalite.” The film, which she referred to as a “school group project” with a ’90s vibe, has an amazing cast of celebrities who joined her on The Graham Norton Show in October 2025.
Swift, once more collaborating with cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, starred Lewis Capaldi, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Cillian Murphy in a satirical story about a made-up “instant happiness” spray. Swift clarified on Instagram that Domhnall Gleeson’s joking about appearing in a video during that talk show taping was the catalyst for the idea. She wrote, “To my delight, every member of the show took the time to join us in the 1990s and assist with this video.” Swift has once again demonstrated her capacity to dominate the world discourse in both sports and entertainment with her successful album release and her Olympic appearance.
