Taylor Swift’s fans, the Swifties, are known for fiercely protecting her. That loyalty was tested in March when private photos of Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were leaked online. Fans condemned the invasion of privacy, stressing that “the couple had been enjoying a quiet evening in New York and deserved the same privacy as anyone else.”

This week, the focus shifted to celebration as the American Music Awards announced their 2025 nominees. Swift earned six, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. With 40 AMAs already, she remains “the most awarded artist in the show’s history.”

Still, Swifties noticed one absence: her cinematic Fortnight video with Post Malone wasn’t nominated for Best Music Video. Fans expressed mixed emotions—“lamenting the snub, while celebrating the recognition Swift continues to receive.”

For Swift’s fanbase, supporting her goes beyond music. They defend her privacy, cheer her successes, and stand by her in setbacks.

Ultimately, Swift’s journey with her fans shows it’s about more than awards. It’s about “respect, shared joy, and the enduring bond between an artist and the people who see themselves reflected in her songs.”