Until recently, most of Taylor Swift’s fans thought they knew everything about her life.
However, the revelation that her brother is also a well-known actor has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media.
One fan expressed surprise, asking, “Why do we never hear about him!”
Another was shocked, commenting, “She has a brother?!” while another added, “I didn’t know she had a brother.”
Taylor Swift is recognized as one of the best-selling music artists globally and has been ranked among the greatest artists in history by major publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Forbes.
Her recent Eras Tour set records as the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $1 billion.
Despite her immense success and fame, Swift’s family life remains tightly knit.
From the outset of her career as the ‘Cruel Summer’ singer, her family has shown unwavering support.
Her parents, Scott and Andrea, would listen to her sing karaoke and drive her to local gigs in their hometown of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
Swift’s brother has also been a key figure in her support system right from the start.
In a Vanity Fair interview, he shared: “She found singing, and I knew from very early on that that was her direction. She was never going to quit; that was her thing, that was her life.”
Taylor Swift and her younger brother have a strong supportive bond, frequently celebrating each other’s successes on Instagram.
For the singer’s 29th birthday, her brother wrote: “I have always had a best friend, a role model, and a caring, tireless, dedicated champion in my corner. You have pulled me out of fires and carried me up mountains.”
“The gift of getting to witness you become the wonderful person you are today has been the greatest privilege and honor of my life.”
Like his sister, Swift’s brother is known for his strong work ethic and has made a name for himself in Hollywood. You might recognize him from his various roles on the big screen.
Austin Swift, who is 32 years old, completed his studies in film and acting at the University of Notre Dame in 2015.
In an interview with People magazine, he explained his entry into acting: “I’m pretty reserved in most circumstances, so [acting] never seemed like it would be a good fit.”
“But I kind of got thrust into it and realized that it could be an opportunity to be creative.”
After finishing college, Austin took an internship at Lionsgate, where his tasks included creating and distributing DVD screeners.
He made his film debut in the 2016 psychological thriller “I.T.,” where he acted alongside Pierce Brosnan, Michael Nyqvist, and Karen Moskow.
Since then, Austin has appeared in a variety of films and TV shows such as “Still the King,” “Braking for Whales,” and “We Summon the Darkness.”
Austin has collaborated with his sister as well, appearing in and producing several of Taylor Swift’s music videos and handling aspects of her music licensing for multimedia projects.