Gracie Abrams Shares How Taylor Swift Became Her Mentor and Friend

In a recent interview with The Times, Gracie Abrams opened up about her relationship with Taylor Swift, revealing the deep admiration she has for the pop icon. Gracie described her initial meeting with Taylor as surprisingly familiar, saying, “When I met her, it kind of felt like we had known each other already, which I’m sure was partly due to the parasocial relationship. I’ve grown up with her voice in my headphones my entire life.”

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Gracie didn’t just admire Taylor from afar—she’s found a true mentor and friend in her. The 24-year-old singer served as the opening act for the North American leg of The Eras Tour and had the chance to closely observe how a superstar like Taylor works. Since then, the “Fortnight” singer has become a reliable source of advice for Gracie, especially regarding the challenges of life on tour. “Taylor is a safe place to land any time I’ve had questions about anything,” Gracie shared. “She recommended an acupressure mat that really turned things around for me.”

This isn’t the first time Gracie has shared insights into her relationship with Taylor. Recently, she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and revealed that “it’s a real master class to watch her [Taylor Swift] do what she does.” The Los Angeles-born singer also had the privilege of collaborating with her mentor, as Taylor is featured on her sophomore album, “Risk.” Gracie and Taylor’s paths will cross again this fall when The Eras Tour returns to the US, with Gracie as the opening act.