If you’ve spent any time in the Swiftie universe, you know Taylor Swift isn’t just a musician—she’s a storyteller, an Easter egg queen, and a master of turning life into art.
While most fans can recite the lyrics to “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” by heart or decode her liner notes for hidden messages, there’s a whole other side to Taylor filled with random, wholesome, and downright wild moments that don’t always make the headlines.
From babysitting for a pro wrestler to saving a Toronto kids’ choir, here are 10 lesser-known facts that make loving Taylor even more fun.
1. She Co-Wrote a Hannah Montana Hit
Before Taylor Swift became a household name in her own right, she contributed to the soundtrack of another pop sensation.
Swift co-wrote “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” for Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), the cinematic extension of Miley Cyrus’ Disney Channel alter ego. The song encapsulated the film’s theme of staying grounded despite fame—a message Swift has often echoed in her own work.
2. She Modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch
In her early teenage years, Swift briefly stepped into the world of modeling. She was featured in Abercrombie & Fitch’s “Rising Stars” campaign, which showcased young talent with potential. This campaign helped introduce her to a wider audience before her music had fully taken off, showing that even in her earliest days, the world was watching Taylor Swift.
3. She Saved a Children’s Choir in Toronto
The ethereal backing vocals in Lover’s track “It’s Nice To Have A Friend” come from a Toronto children’s choir that was struggling financially.
When Swift chose to work with the Regent Park School of Music, not only did it give the song a haunting beauty, but her support also provided crucial funding. The choir, which offers music education to underprivileged youth, received enough financial backing from Swift’s involvement to remain operational and thrive.
4. She’s Written Major Hits for Other Artists
Taylor isn’t just a hitmaker for herself—she’s penned some of the biggest songs for other artists too. Under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg, she co-wrote Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s 2016 smash hit “This Is What You Came For.”
She also gave Little Big Town one of their most successful songs with “Better Man,” which won the CMA Award for Song of the Year in 2017. And let’s not forget “Best Days of Your Life,” a cheeky breakup anthem Swift co-wrote with her friend Kellie Pickler.
5. The 27-Second Phone Call That Inspired ‘Last Kiss’
Swift is known for pouring personal experiences into her lyrics, and Speak Now’s “Last Kiss” is no exception. Fans believe the song’s extended 27-second instrumental intro was a symbolic nod to the 27-second breakup phone call she allegedly received from ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas. It’s the kind of poetic justice only Taylor could deliver.
6. She Was in Two Car Accidents in One Day
In the whirlwind early days of her career, Taylor Swift had a moment straight out of a sitcom—or a horror story, depending on your perspective.
While being interviewed by a reporter for Rolling Stone, Swift got into not one but two separate car accidents—both times with the journalist in the vehicle. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it made for a memorable (and very Taylor) day.
7. She Was Named ‘Taylor’ to Avoid Gender Bias
Taylor Swift’s parents chose her name strategically. Her mother reportedly picked “Taylor” as a gender-neutral first name, hoping it would help her daughter avoid gender discrimination in a professional world where resumes are often judged before personalities are met. Ironically, that name would go on to become one of the most famous in the music industry.
8. She Babysat for Pro Wrestler Jeff Jarrett
Before stardom, Taylor Swift lived a relatively ordinary life in Hendersonville, Tennessee. One of her side gigs? Babysitting for wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett. The connection came through proximity—Jarrett lived in the same Nashville suburb, and Swift’s family was friendly with him. It’s a fun twist that links the singer-songwriter with the world of pro wrestling.
9. She Had the Same Early Manager as Britney Spears
In the early 2000s, Taylor Swift was briefly managed by Daniel Dymtrow, the same man who worked with Britney Spears during the early stages of her rise to fame. While Swift’s relationship with Dymtrow ended before she broke into the mainstream, it placed her early on in the orbit of major pop industry players.
10. Her Favorite Song by The Weeknd Is ‘The Morning’
Taylor has long been a fan of other artists and is known to study music closely. One artist she has openly praised is fellow powerhouse The Weeknd. According to fans and sources close to her, her favorite track by him is “The Morning” from his 2011 mixtape House of Balloons. The moody, sultry track is a far cry from Swift’s own style at the time, showcasing the breadth of her musical appreciation.
