Taylor Swift surprises fans by attending tour film premiere in LA
Taylor Swift has arrived at the Grove and you best believe she’s still bejeweled.
Ahead of the release of her Eras Tour concert film, Swift surprised fans at the Los Angeles outdoor mall where her movie premiere was being held.
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OMG!!! SHE HAS ARRIVED @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/Z18WgoXWyU
— Izzy (Taylors version) (@izzypielsticker) October 12, 2023
TAYLORRRRR pic.twitter.com/fhhKM1eNs9
— lynda
(@pizzalynda) October 12, 2023
Swift had taken to social media earlier that day to not only tease her red carpet look, but announce that the film would be releasing a day earlier than announced because of unprecedented demand.
???? PREMIERE DAY ???? Andddd I can’t really wrap my head around this but…. Look what you genuinely made me do: Due to unprecedented demand we’re opening up early access showings of The Eras Tour Concert Film on THURSDAY in America and Canada!! As in… TOMORROW. We’re also adding… pic.twitter.com/IUp17aGVvn
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 11, 2023
Swifties couldn’t contain their excitement about the pop star’s premiere look as “THE DRESS” began to trend on X, formerly known as Twitter.
IM GONNA THROW UP SHE LOOKS SO CUTE #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/aU6BzOYC0p
— Selene (@swiftbat17) October 12, 2023
the dress EATS pic.twitter.com/1EdwlYb1eQ
— florian⋆★. (@1989bejeweled) October 12, 2023
“HER HAIR” also began trending as fans discussed if Swift had cut her hair or just styled it to appear short for the premiere.
| Taylor Swift has seemingly cut her hair for the premiere of ‘The Eras Tour’ Concert Film! More updates as the story develops tonight at ‘The Grove’ pic.twitter.com/jyazzzqeCt
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) October 12, 2023
After posing for photos, Swift went on to walk the red carpet and stop to take photos with fans.
#TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere
Mother @taylorswift13 being so generous and taking a picture with everyonepic.twitter.com/zQdhcNq8BV
— Petrushka Sevilla (@PetrushkaMarii) October 12, 2023
I CANNOT BELIEVE MY CAMERA ROLL #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/cxKZNVwBTD
— Selene (@swiftbat17) October 12, 2023
it’s you and me that’s my whole world
— ALLISONNN
(@reputallison13) October 12, 2023
I LOVE HER SO MUCH #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/gydDaIgn3A
— Selene (@swiftbat17) October 12, 2023
TAYLOR SWIFT KNOWS IVE STAYED ALL THIS TIME
#TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/HNXpdaAY7w
— spider-man lauren (@cruelIsummer) October 12, 2023
i’m shaking so hard i cant believe this is my life i cant believe this happened she is everything to me and i’m so grateful and will always be thankful for this #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/puvUJkFLm7
— val
i absolutely cannot believe this just happened #TSTheErasTourFilmpremiere @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/Zl1uEvFEHB
— tyler ???? (@TylerLynn18) October 12, 2023
It’s estimated more than 2,000 fans were in attendance. Lucky Los Angeles Swifties received invites back in September because they were among some of the “Mastermind” singer’s top listeners on Spotify.
The AMC The Grove 14 was also dressed up for those who were “going out tonight” and had a red carpet photo op of its own.
| A look inside!!! #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/tEckWCu5X2
— Taylor Swift Updates ???? (@swifferupdates) October 12, 2023
After meeting fans on the red carpet, Swift popped into each of the auditoriums at the theater to say hi and give a pre-show speech. “I wanted to just come and say hi to you guys because every single person here has been hand picked to be at the premiere tonight… not to be weird about it but I like to watch what’s going on in your world,” said Swift to a room full of screaming fans. “I am so proud of this tour and this moment because of what you turned it into. It was your passion and your excitement and your sense of humor and your attention to detail that made this tour how I feel about it in my heart. What it will always be in my memory. I’m really really proud of the way it’s been captured for the film and the memories we all made together, so the fact that you guys wanted to be here and celebrate it with me means the world to me.”
TAYLOR INTRODUCING THE FILM IM CRYING
#TSTheErasTourFilm #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/NqOLTmdZUk
— jake (taylor’s version) (@taylorsrep13) October 12, 2023
this just happened… #TSTheErasTourPremiere pic.twitter.com/UjJDerjclX
— spider-man lauren (@cruelIsummer) October 12, 2023
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) October 12, 2023
Prior to Swift’s arrival, Swifties started singing “Cruel Summer” along the red carpet.
Singing #CruelSummer at the top of our lungs!!!!! @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/JMrDK4C89R
— Victor Hugo Padilla (@Victorhugoswift) October 12, 2023
Fans also took to social media to share their red carpet looks for the premiere.
If this was a movie… oh wait
SO overwhelmed with gratitude and happiness right now. Hi from the #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere!
@taylorswift13 @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/6XvOSMgcin
— HOLLY MET TAYLOR (@HollyMar13) October 12, 2023
so um hehe #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/OPoW4TRwsV
— quinny quinn quinn (@lostintay) October 12, 2023
we’re ready for it!!!! on the red carpet and crying!!! @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/ApamygWsDt
— tyler ???? (@TylerLynn18) October 12, 2023
DONT WORRY WE ARE HERE TO REPRESENT THE THIRD CAT CHILD TAYLOR
@taylornation13 @taylorswift13 #TSTheErasTourFilmpremiere pic.twitter.com/9Rt9gt6sqz
— Kimbeяℓy & Sawyer
???????????? (@pnwswiftie) October 12, 2023
Cancelled our plans because Taylor called!! #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/swayVU9bnI
— Sammie (@samanthtweets) October 12, 2023
Keeping your side of the *red carpet* clean since 1989!
@taylornation13 @taylorswift13 #TStheerastourfilmPremiere #TSTheErasTourFilm pic.twitter.com/Wvq7gEBzZH
— Kimbeяℓy & Sawyer
btw I’m going out tonight
— lynda
Take me out, and take me home ???? #TSTheErasTourFilm pic.twitter.com/lukhxU6TNS
— Amanda
The coolest and biggest secret I’ve ever kept
@taylornation13 @taylorswift #TSTheErasTourFilmPremiere pic.twitter.com/I8RBsnPnn7
— tiff MET TAYLOR (@enchantiff) October 12, 2023
Capture it, remember it
— Jordan
bestieeee @iamlorengray pic.twitter.com/UkEZxbWYCh
— jill
Those not physically at the premiere were just as excited to be witnessing it online, reacting to Swift’s earlier posts and red carpet look.
LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO… GETTING IN THE CAR… THEY SAID SURPRISES WERE GOING TO HAPPEN… OH IM NOT SURVIVING TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/vn1Y2T3kUw
— marg (taylor’s version) (@BetttysCardigan) October 12, 2023
so she said she’s getting in the car…. to go to a movie theatre premiere of her own movie….. with her hair pinned into a bob………… wildest dreams mv pls comment on this https://t.co/dwD7IMov5q pic.twitter.com/tyokrM0Opo
— styl (@filmstylls) October 12, 2023
mother is mothering. #TSTheErasTourFilm pic.twitter.com/dYvWWUTVta
— emily
(@emsswiftieadv) October 12, 2023
