What's Inside?
- Taylor Swift declares she’s “Team The Summer I Turned Pretty,” praising how the show beautifully uses her songs in pivotal emotional moments.
- The singer reveals a deep bond with Belly Conklin, saying her music feels like it comes from the character’s inner world.
- Showrunner Jenny Han credits Swift’s music for shaping the series’ tone, calling her a believer in women and heartfelt storytelling.
Taylor Swift has officially chosen a side in one of television’s most emotional debates, Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah from The Summer I Turned Pretty. During a candid interview on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the 14-time Grammy winner broke her silence on the popular Prime Video series that has long featured her music as its emotional backbone.
Taylor Swift Says She’s “Team The Summer I Turned Pretty” — Not Conrad or Jeremiah
When asked to declare her loyalty between the two Fisher brothers, Taylor Swift took a diplomatic yet heartfelt route. “I’m Team The Summer I Turned Pretty,” she told Seacrest. “Because this show has, when I tell you that this show has completely used my music in the most thoughtful, beautiful ways and with these important moments in Belly’s life. I’m just, I’m here for whatever is next. I support your choices, girl.”
Swift went on to describe her deep connection with the show’s main character, Belly Conklin (played by Lola Tung). “I feel like my music comes from inside her mind,” she explained. “So I’m like, I’m really with her no matter what she goes with. I know that sounds…but I promise that I thought about this.”
Her comments immediately sent fans into a frenzy on social media, with many praising her for perfectly capturing the emotional essence of the show and refusing to pick sides in its most divisive love story.
How Taylor Swift’s Music Became the Heartbeat of The Summer I Turned Pretty
Since the show’s debut, The Summer I Turned Pretty has featured an impressive lineup of Swift’s songs, using them to underscore the most pivotal moments in Belly’s coming-of-age journey. From “The Way I Loved You (Taylor’s Version)” to “Out of the Woods” and “Dress,” Swift’s music has become synonymous with the series’ emotional highs and heartbreaks.
Author and showrunner Jenny Han has often credited Swift’s songs as integral to the show’s tone. She even revealed that she hand-wrote a letter to Swift explaining how much her music meant to the story, a gesture that ultimately led to multiple Taylor’s Version tracks being featured in the show’s finale. “She really…I felt like she is someone who bets on women. And I felt like she bet on me,” Han said.
As Prime Video prepares for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie continuation, Swift’s influence remains undeniable. Whether or not Belly ends up with Conrad or Jeremiah, one thing is certain, Taylor Swift’s music will continue to define the heart of the story, note by note.
