Global superstar Taylor Swift has been spotted enjoying some festive winter fun in a surprise appearance alongside two prominent NFL reporters. The 36-year-old singer, who has recently made headlines for her charitable giving, was seen cheerfully posing with sports commentators Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews in a lighthearted sledding snap.
A Surprise Winter Outing
Charissa Thompson shared the joyful image on her Instagram page this past Wednesday, as she reflected on the year 2025 ahead of the New Year's holiday. The photo revealed she had spent time with the Bad Blood hitmaker. In the picture, Swift is seen sitting between Thompson and Andrews as the trio enjoyed sledding down a snowy hill.
Swift was dressed for the chilly weather in a patterned jacket, black trousers, and tan-coloured boots. Her blonde hair was styled in a simple ponytail, with her fringe falling onto her forehead. Both Thompson and Andrews are familiar faces on the sidelines of NFL games throughout the season.
Given Swift's frequent attendance at Kansas City Chiefs games to support her fiancé, tight end Travis Kelce, at Arrowhead Stadium, it appears she has crossed paths with the reporters and developed a friendship.
Swift's Season of Giving
This winter surprise follows another recent cameo where eagle-eyed fans spotted Swift at a Kansas City Chiefs party with Brittany Mahomes and others. The singer's festive season, however, has been about more than social gatherings.
Swift has made significant 'generous' donations to children's causes in both Nashville and Kansas City. She gave a donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, a hospital she has supported for years, notably opening Seacrest Studios there in 2016.
Dr. Juan C. Salazar, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt Health, expressed profound gratitude, stating the gifts are "so timely" amid increasing patient numbers. Dr. Debra Friedman, director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, added that Swift's generosity helps personalise cancer care for young patients, leading to improved outcomes.
In Kansas City, Swift also donated to Operation Breakthrough, a non-profit supporting over 750 students from families in poverty. The organisation thanked her on Instagram for "championing creativity, education, and opportunity."
Personal Festive Moments
Swift's personal life has also been in the spotlight. On Christmas Day, she cheered on Kelce as the Chiefs played the Denver Broncos. During a recent episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce revealed Swift gave him the "best" Christmas present, though he chose to keep the details private to maintain their privacy.
Her kindness extended to a $600 tip for Arrowhead Stadium catering staff on Christmas Day. Attendant Robyn Gentry, who had dug into her savings to give her children a good Christmas, was emotionally moved by the gesture, calling it a "Christmas miracle" and emphasising Swift did not have to do it.
These acts cap off a year where Swift also gave a $1 million donation to Feeding America and distributed $197 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour crew, showcasing a consistent pattern of philanthropy alongside her record-breaking musical career.
