Actress Olivia Wilde incurred the wrath of Taylor Swift's devoted fanbase when she posted a sarcastic tweet, taking a dig at the pop sensation for her romantic involvement with American football player Travis Kelce.
In a tweet on her social media platform, Wilde wryly remarked, "I wish Taylor Swift would fall for a climate scientist," a statement that ignited the fury of Swift's ardent followers, known as the Swifties.
One user mockingly questioned the 39-year-old House star's critique, recalling Wilde's prior romantic involvement with the renowned musician Harry Styles, "Wasn't Wilde dating Harry Styles, or am I missing something?"
Another user humorously commented on the lack of environmental impact during Styles and Wilde's relationship, quipping, "I don't recall Harry Styles single-handedly healing the ozone layer during their time together," while also noting Styles' past relationship with Swift.
Numerous users labeled Wilde a "hypocrite" and highlighted her perceived inaction regarding climate change. However, one user defended Wilde, emphasizing that her initial tweet was clearly intended as a joke and criticized the Swifties for their intense reaction, asserting, "The underlying issue is that no one seems to be taking meaningful action for the environment."
This unusual altercation unfolded after Swift publicly confirmed her relationship with 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Swift, aged 33, was spotted in a VIP box with Kelce's mother, Donna, passionately supporting the football star at a game.
A week later, Swift was once again seen in the stands, cheering for the athlete. As Swift's next leg of the Eras Tour wasn't scheduled to commence until October 18, there remained a possibility that fans might spot the pop icon in the stands once more as the Chiefs faced off against the Minnesota Vikings on the following Sunday.
