An awkward interview moment involving Margaret Qualley has drawn the ire of Taylor Swift fans after the actress was put on the spot about the singer's upcoming album. Qualley, who is married to Swift's longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, was asked about the record during a promotional appearance for her new film.
The interview, which aired on the Today show, saw host Craig Melvin mention that Qualley's husband had produced for Swift for years, before asking if she could share any details about Swift's forthcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. Qualley responded, 'I don't know anything. But ... we'll all be excited to listen to the music,' before laughing awkwardly.
The exchange prompted a wave of reactions on social media, with many describing it as 'awkward'. One user wrote, 'This is so awkward lmao,' while another said, 'Jesus this is so embarrassing.' However, numerous fans defended Qualley, calling it a 'weird question' to ask someone not involved in the project.
The situation is complicated by the fact that Antonoff is notably absent from the production credits of Swift's new album. Swift announced earlier this week that the album, due in October, marks a reunion with producers Max Martin and Shellback, with whom she has not worked in nearly eight years.
Antonoff has co-produced Swift's last seven studio albums and her four re-recorded albums. In her announcement, Swift said the new album felt 'like catching lightning in a bottle' and noted that it was the first time she had worked exclusively with Martin and Shellback without other collaborators.
