Five days after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, the internet remains fixated on the star-studded event. The wedding, which boasted a 1,000-strong guest list and a reported $20 million price tag, has drawn more attention than royal nuptials. As fans eagerly await official photos of the couple, some of Swift's famous friends have sparked controversy.
Eras Tour dancer Tori Evans was initially accused of wearing white to the wedding but defended herself, claiming her dress was pink champagne—a statement supported by her husband TJ Shaw on Instagram, who told critics they don't “understand lighting.”
Gracie Abrams Under Fire
The latest celebrity to face backlash is Gracie Abrams, who served as Swift's opening act during the North American leg of the Eras Tour. Abrams posted an Instagram carousel of “life lately” moments, including the sparkly red outfit she wore to the wedding. However, the carousel also featured a still from the 2018 film The Favourite, which stars Joe Alwyn—Swift's ex-boyfriend of six years.
Alwyn inspired several of Swift's albums, including Lover (2019), Folklore and Evermore (2020), and the 2024 breakup album The Tortured Poets Department. Fans quickly questioned why Abrams included a photo of Swift's ex in the same post celebrating her wedding to Kelce.
Fan Reactions
Comments flooded Abrams's post: “The screen capture of Joe Alwyn from The Favourite in the same carousel as the outfit you wore to Taylor Swift’s wedding is crazyyyyy (I say this with love),” one user wrote. Another asked, “Not congratulating Taylor – but posting her ex?” A third commented, “Weird for this one babes,” while a Swiftie stated, “This feels disrespectful to Taylor.”
Some fans noted that Alwyn had liked the post, seemingly aware of its connection to Swift's wedding. “Joe liking this post knowing that the first pic was Gracie’s outfit was from Taylor’s wedding… the lore,” one joked. Another simply said, “Gracie is funny” for the move.
Context of the Photo
The Favourite also stars Emma Stone, a close friend of Swift. The two met at the Young Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles in April 2008 and have remained close. Stone has spoken about Swift's support, including helping her secure Eras Tour tickets. Stone attended the wedding in what appeared to be a strapless or one-shoulder gown, with her hair in a low bun and black drop earrings.
Wedding Details
Swift and Kelce's ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, with custom shoes by Christian Louboutin and Cartier jewellery—a brand Swift referenced in her 2025 track “Elizabeth Taylor” from The Life of a Showgirl.
