Popular media personality Megyn Kelly recently shared her thoughts on Taylor Swift’s response to a joke directed at her during the Golden Globes. The incident happened during comedian Jo Koy’s opening monologue at the Oscars, when he joked about Swift’s frequent on-camera appearances during NFL games and compared them to the Golden Globes.
Swift’s response to the joke was criticized by Kelly on her show, with Kelly arguing that the pop star ought to have cooperated and demonstrated her good sportsmanship. She said that Swift made the incorrect decision in responding, as seen by his stoic and unamused expression on camera. Kelly felt that instead of seeming offended, Swift ought to have laughed off the joke to show that she was aware of it.
Koy’s joke brought attention to the disparity in Taylor Swift’s camera angles between the NFL and the Golden Globes, resulting in a picture of the singer without a smile. Swift’s response, according to Kelly, seemed to be saying “how dare you question me and my popularity,” which she thought was an inappropriate reaction.
Kelly’s guest, columnist Maureen Callahan of DailyMail.com, concurred with this evaluation. Callahan emphasized that it’s critical for someone as well-known in the community as Swift to be able to take a lighthearted jab. She speculated that part of the problem might be Swift’s ascendancy in the cultural landscape in the last year.
The incident and Kelly and Callahan’s discussion that followed show how careful celebrities must be in how they respond to humor and criticism, particularly in public places like the Golden Globes. Kelly’s interpretation of Swift’s response points to the necessity for public personalities to handle these situations with humility and humor.