The portrayal of Taylor Swift by the media has never been very great. Throughout her musical career, Swift has not just earned many accolades, she has successfully earned a massive number of fans. Many look forward to her yet there is a fraction of people who do not think very highly of her. It’s all the result of the media’s harsh narrative of the singer.
However, what’s interesting is Swift certainly knows how to swiftly all these trolls. Previously, during an interview, the singer faced an inappropriate sexist comment. But Swifties can vouch for her agility, as Swift handled the who situation very smoothly. 
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Taylor Swift shut down a sexist comment
Taylor Swift’s image in the music industry has often been portrayed as a ‘serial dater’ since she has been in many high-profile relationships. Where dating someone is a personal choice, the media doesn’t seem to care about it.
Swift’s life has always been surrounded by media attention, be it for her achievements in the music industry or her link-ups with the people of the industry. However, over the course, Swift has certainly learned how to tackle the media’s attention. Previously, at the 2015 Grammy Awards Swift encountered an awkward situation when a reporter gave a sexist remark to the singer. 
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Although she didn’t lose her calm and handled it very smoothly. While walking the red carpet, the singer posed for the media flaunting her stunning dress. Everything seemed well, until a reporter said, “I just wanted to show the legs, ’cause as I was telling you ahead of time, you’re going to walk home with more than maybe just a trophy tonight, I think lots of men.”
God knows the reporter was in what mood, that such a comment slipped from their mouth. Although, Swift didn’t overreact to the situation and gave a very witty reply to it. The ‘Blank Space’ singer responded by saying,
“I’m not going to walk home with any men tonight. I’m gonna go hang out with my friends, and then I go home to the cats. Men get me in trouble.”
Though the reporter’s comment was indeed annoying, Swift had much on her plate to concentrate on rather than giving her energy in an argument. That day the singer earned three nominations for three major awards at music’s most prestigious award show
Media’s harsh way of portraying Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift is one of the most influential musicians in the music industry. While she is undoubtedly a talented artist, she has faced many challenges and criticism throughout her career. And media’s narrative in portraying her image plays a major role.
There have been incidences where the media has unabashedly discredited Swift not just as a performer but as a woman as well. She was labeled dumb, fake, dramatic, and annoying constantly. Amidst this Swift continued to earn respect in the industry with her impressive performances. Today, Swift proudly owns 12 Grammy Awards and nearly 100 Guinness World Records.
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Source: Bustle Entertainment
