Summary
- Lorde called out host Kyle Sandilands for making a lesbian reference when discussing her friendship with Taylor Swift.
- Lorde shared a text exchange from Taylor Swift in which Swift praised her and talked about the importance of artistic legacy.
- Both Lorde and Taylor Swift have expressed skepticism and trust issues with interviews, preferring to focus on their work and the artistry behind it.
She's among the most popular faces on the planet. However, Taylor Swift has had her angry moments during interviews and with the paparazzi. Swift had harsh words for the paparazzi, while she was also embarrassed by hosts like Ellen DeGeneres in the past.
In the following, we're going to take a closer look at what went on during Lorde's interview alongside Kyle Sandilands. The mood of the interview quickly changes after the host makes a reference to Lorde's friendship with Taylor Swift.
Lorde wasn't pleased with the comparison, and called the host out on it. Let's take a look back at what was said, and the mention Lorde recently made of Taylor Swift during an Instagram story.
The One Photo That Almost Ended Taylor Swift's Career
Taylor Swift had to deal with a photo that went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Lorde Wasn't Content With The Way Kyle Sandilands Brought Up Her Friendship With Taylor Swift
It wouldn't be the first time that host Kyle Sandilands of the Kyle & Jackie O Show caused some tension with a guest. We turn back the clock to 2014 for this particular moment, which shows Sandilands bringing up Lorde's friendship with Taylor Swift.
The interview started to go downhill after the host said, "I see you guys’ pictures everywhere are you guys together now? Not together as in lesbians, I’m not talking about 'Ellen together' I’m talking about, like you guys are friendly right?"
US Weekly revealed that the interview took a turn when Lorde talks about her friend Taylor Swift. Lorde was not pleased with the lesbian reference by the host. She says, "What do you mean you’re not talking about 'Ellen together,' is there something wrong with lesbians?"
The host instantly took back the comment. "Oh my god no, I would love that!" he exclaimed. "Are you going to confirm now you’re in a lesbian relationship with her?"
"Don't even try it," Lorde responds.
Fans Were Heartbroken After Taylor Swift Was In Tears Discussing Her Problem That's Bigger Than Music
Taylor Swift revealed the dark side of her career, wanting to leave the music industry for good.
Kyle continued to press, which really wasn't the best idea. "I do love her though, we get along well with her. She’s very down to earth, right?" Sandilands asked.
Lorde gave short answers from then on regarding the matter, and sounded annoyed with the host and his insistence.
Lorde Recently Revealed A Text Exchange Between Herself And Taylor Swift
Lorde's friendship isn't as advertised with Taylor Swift nowadays. However, Lorde gave a rare glimpse into her friendship with Taylor Swift. The artist revealed a text exchange from 2017. What Taylor said about Lorde truly changed her life.
The text revealed, “You will always be imagined in my mind in a rowboat with Annie Lennox floating down a river of cool cerebral ethereal dreams but don’t-f—--with-me vibes all around you.”
Swift continued, “And I don’t think first week record sales singularly define a legacy,” referencing her friend’s album “Melodrama.”
Taylor Swift Spotted Without Travis Kelce As She Enjoys Wild Night In New York With Friends
David Letterman Worried He Was Going To Offend Taylor Swift By Revealing What She Smelled Like During Their Interview
David Letterman's reveal of what Taylor Swift smelled like wasn't what the artist and the fans were expecting.
The message had a major impact on Lorde, who posted the screenshot to her IG. She said of the message, “Taylor was very kind and not wrong.”
Yet another moment that shows just how genuine Taylor Swift really is. However, she's very skeptical these days when it comes to doing interviews, similar to lots of other stars in the industry.
Taylor Swift Admitted She Has Trust Issues With Interviews
As evidenced by Lorde's radio interview, a chat can take a turn very suddenly after one wrong comment. Taylor Swift agrees that interviews can be challenging. Although she was named Time's person of the year, the artist revealed she has trust issues with interviews.
Swift revealed, "I have trust issues when it comes to interviews. But I couldn’t be happier that I did this one with [Sam Lansky],"she said of her interview with Time.
“If you’ve ever been around him, you know he’s just the best type of person: Curious. Interested. Hilarious. Intriguing and intrigued.”
Lorde also admitted in the past that she's not good at being famous. She told CBS News back in 2017, "You don't win by being really famous -- I don't think that really helps make good work," she said. "And I've always been aware of that."
"No one wants to see me try to be a cheerleader because I'm not that," she says. "I'm very comfortable at a library or a studio. Those are my places, so I think, just to keep the focus on the work and the words has always felt like the right thing to me."
Lorde was able to build quite a career with this mindset, while Taylor Swift also continues to thrive as a billionaire artist.
