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Taylor Swift Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FIU chapter.

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has a Netflix documentary titled “Miss Americana”. In the film, Swift opens up her world to the viewers and shares personal details about her life. Swift admits that she has struggled with an eating disorder.

Taylor Swift has been in the spotlight for years. Her first self-titled album was released in 2006 and has been followed by millions since then. Swift admitted to looking at pictures of herself and criticizing her appearance.

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She would defend herself if others made a comment about her thinning appearance. Swift said ‘What are you talking about? Of course, I eat. It’s perfectly normal. I just exercise a lot. And I did exercise a lot, but I wasn’t eating.”

Swift also says, “You don’t ever say to yourself, ‘I have an eating disorder,’ but you know you’re making a list of everything that you put in your mouth that day and you know that’s probably not right, but then again there are so many diet blogs that tell you that’s what you should.”

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Swift mentions that Hollywood beauty standards are impossible. She is glad that she has not only gained weight but energy as well. 

Taylor Swift’s documentary was released on January 31, 2020 and is available for streaming on Netflix. Visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ for information and emergency contacts regarding eating disorders.

Emma is a sophomore at Florida International University studying Broadcast Media. She is from Miami and loves entertainment (music, tv shows, movies) and hopes to become an entertainment reporter after college. She is also involved on campus in her Panhellenic Council organization.