Taylor Swift's Support for Liam Payne Revealed Through Handwritten Letter Now Up for Auction
In a rare glimpse into the personal lives of pop stars, a handwritten letter from Taylor Swift to her One Direction bandmate-turned solo artist Liam Payne is now up for auction. The letter, written in 2017 ahead of their respective performances at that year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball, showcases Swift's enduring support for Payne's music career.
The letter, valued between £5,000-10,000 on the auction site, was penned by Swift to express her excitement and admiration for Payne's solo work, particularly his song "Bedroom Floor." She wrote: "I'm so excited for you, you're crushing it out there. I'm obsessed with 'Bedroom Floor.' It's so cool to see you from afar, I'm always cheering you on. Good luck tonight! Taylor."
The letter was penned eight years before Payne's untimely death in October 2024 at the age of 31. While Swift and Payne reportedly crossed paths during their respective careers, the nature of their friendship has never been publicly disclosed.
Swift's support for Payne is a poignant reminder of her ability to rally behind fellow artists, even those who have ventured into solo pursuits. Her backing serves as a testament to the enduring bond between musicians and fans alike.
Bidding on the letter is set to begin on December 2, with Omega Auctions serving as the exclusive auctioneer. Fans and collectors will be able to secure this rare piece of Swift-Payne history for a potential price tag that could far exceed its estimated value.
For Swift enthusiasts and collector of unique pop culture artifacts, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity promises to spark heated bidding wars and leave many eagerly anticipating the chance to own a small sliver of pop culture history.
In a rare glimpse into the personal lives of pop stars, a handwritten letter from Taylor Swift to her One Direction bandmate-turned solo artist Liam Payne is now up for auction. The letter, written in 2017 ahead of their respective performances at that year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball, showcases Swift's enduring support for Payne's music career.
The letter, valued between £5,000-10,000 on the auction site, was penned by Swift to express her excitement and admiration for Payne's solo work, particularly his song "Bedroom Floor." She wrote: "I'm so excited for you, you're crushing it out there. I'm obsessed with 'Bedroom Floor.' It's so cool to see you from afar, I'm always cheering you on. Good luck tonight! Taylor."
The letter was penned eight years before Payne's untimely death in October 2024 at the age of 31. While Swift and Payne reportedly crossed paths during their respective careers, the nature of their friendship has never been publicly disclosed.
Swift's support for Payne is a poignant reminder of her ability to rally behind fellow artists, even those who have ventured into solo pursuits. Her backing serves as a testament to the enduring bond between musicians and fans alike.
Bidding on the letter is set to begin on December 2, with Omega Auctions serving as the exclusive auctioneer. Fans and collectors will be able to secure this rare piece of Swift-Payne history for a potential price tag that could far exceed its estimated value.
For Swift enthusiasts and collector of unique pop culture artifacts, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity promises to spark heated bidding wars and leave many eagerly anticipating the chance to own a small sliver of pop culture history.
I'm low-key SHOOK by this news! 
A handwritten letter from T-Swift to Liam Payne??! 
That's like, rare as finding a Pokémon in the wild! 
This is, like, pop culture history in the making! 
I'm literally counting down the days till Dec 2nd when bidding starts. Who else is hyped about this?! 
Can you even imagine having that letter? 
The value is already at £5k-£10k but I know it's gonna go way higher! 
just saw that taylor swift's handwritten letter 2 liam payne is up 4 auction 
the bidding wars are gonna be 
Can you even believe this? Taylor's got Liam's back like that! 
I mean, it's not every day you see a celeb showing support for someone who's just starting out in the game. It's so cool to see her enthusiasm for his music and how she's been cheering him on all these years 
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anyway, i'm lowkey hoping someone gets it 4 like a million bucks bc that would b hilarious 
I'm skeptical about all the hype around this auction 
It's just a letter, after all... 
The fact that it's been kept private for so long makes me wonder if there's more to the story than we know. Is this just a publicity stunt to get people talking? 
but now that hes passed away its like this letter is even more special and valuable... it's a really beautiful piece of pop culture history 
and i would totally be bidding on it if i had the chance 
and now this super rare letter is up for auction 
it's so cool to see her being supportive of his solo work 
anyway, i'm gonna be keeping an eye on the bidding wars 
Taylor's got Payne covered 
And it's wild that this letter was written 8 years before he passed away... you never think about how fleeting fame can be, right? 
its just heartbreaking. but at the same time, its amazing that T-Swift is still showin her support even after all these yrs. i mean, thats what makes her a legend in my eyes 
. The letter itself is just a glimpse into the private moments between two musicians who have undoubtedly had an impact on each other's careers. I do wish there were more letters like this available for us to see, it would be fascinating to understand the behind-the-scenes interactions between some of pop culture's biggest names 
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this letter is like, so rare & precious 
some stats to keep in mind: * 2017 was a big year for both swift & payne - they performed at multiple charity events together and even collaborated on a song * taylor's letter has already generated over $10k in interest, with bidders willing to pay up to £20k+ 