Taylor Swift Responds To Nikki Glaser’s Apology For Body-Shaming the Singer

Following the premiere of the Netflix documentary, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana, comedian, Nikki Glaser, has issued the country-pop star an apology. Glaser posted a lengthy message on Instagram regretting hurtful words said about Swift 5 years prior, commenting on the singer's appearance.

“I love @taylorswift. Unfortunately, I am featured in her new documentary as part of a montage of as*hats saying mean things about her, which is used to explain why she felt the need to escape from the spotlight for a year. It’s insanely ironic because anyone who knows me knows I’m obnoxiously obsessed with her and her music.

I first heard myself in the trailer last week as I watched it alone in bed (as soon as it came out bc I was so excited!) and I was horrified to hear my own voice. The sound bite was from an interview I did 5 years ago.”

Nikki reveals that her comments were made out of pure jealousy as her mentality at the time was in a fragile state battling an eating disorder.

“I say in SUCH a sh*tty tone, 'she’s too skinny; it bothers me... all of her model friends, and it’s just like, cmon!' 😣

This quote should be used as an example of “projection” in PSYCH101 textbooks. If you’re familiar with my “work” at all, you know I talk openly about battling some kind of eating disorder for the past 17 years. I was probably “feeling fat” that day and was jealous. Also, I’ve had people say the same sh*t about me being too skinny before and know how terrible it feels to hear that when you’re struggling. And I was only bothered by her model friends because I’d like to be her friend and I’m not a model.

“I really have no need to post this other than to apologize to someone who seriously means SO much to me. I only got a couple death threats from die-hard Swift fans, which as one myself, I totally get. So while I’ll consider going to “die in a hole you motherf*cking a*shole”, I just hope this somehow gets to her so she knows I’m sorry for any pain I caused her and that I’d love to be her friend someday (when I start modeling) and tell her how much her music has influenced my life and comedy. In fact, her song “The Man” is the inspiration for my new hour of material and I feature the song is multiple iterations during my current tour. I love you Tay, and I can’t wait to watch 99.97% of your new doc #missamericana ”

The message, posted on Friday January 31st, did eventually reach Swift who accepted the apology with grace and kindness.

“Wow. I appreciate this so much and one of the major themes about the doc is that we have the ability to change our opinions over time, to grow, to learn about ourselves. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve struggled with some of the same things I’ve struggled with. Sending a massive hug. 💗”

Watch the official trailer for Taylor Swift: Miss Americana below!