Taylor Swift recently delighted fans by releasing “Behind the Scenes” videos of songs from her acclaimed album Midnights on her YouTube channel. However, eagle-eyed Swifties quickly spotted what they believe to be a curious edit related to her former boyfriend, Joe Alwyn.
The 35-year-old pop icon’s team shared the videos as a birthday treat for fans, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of her hit tracks “Anti-Hero” and “Bejeweled.” Among the moments that caught fans’ attention was a particular scene in the “Bejeweled” video where Swift is seen chatting with makeup mogul Pat McGrath while holding her iPhone.
Screenshots shared by fans on social media revealed a rare detail: when the 14-time Grammy winner tapped her phone screen, it briefly displayed a never-before-seen photo of her cuddling then-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. The original version of the video, previously released as the official music video, had edited this moment to replace the image with a black screen.
The discovery sparked widespread speculation among fans, with many interpreting the blurred-out image as a deliberate attempt to maintain Swift’s privacy following her breakup with Alwyn in 2023 after six years of dating. Swift herself has not addressed the fan theories, leaving room for interpretation.
Fans took to Instagram to share their thoughts. One wrote, “The reason they go so far as to blur out her wallpaper says a lot about how far she’s willing to go to not have her privacy taken.” Another added, “The fact that they blurred it out is so weird. Everyone knows she was with Joe at the time, it’s not some ground-breaking secret.”
The videos offer a rare glimpse into Swift’s creative process, but this subtle edit has added an unexpected layer of intrigue for her devoted fans. As Swifties continue to analyze every detail, the moment underscores the pop star’s ongoing efforts to balance her public persona with her desire for personal privacy.