Golden Globes host Jo Koy’s attempt to poke fun at Taylor Swift’s frequent camera appearances during NFL games inadvertently led to a viral moment when the pop superstar offered an ice-cold reaction. As the comedian tried to draw a parallel between the sports broadcast and the awards show, Swift’s unamused response quickly became the subject of online conversation.
The joke in question occurred during the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony, as Koy compared the frequency of Swift’s on-screen appearances at NFL games to the Globes, saying, “On the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.” Swift, who was in the audience, remained stoic, offering up nothing more than a stony-faced sip of her drink in response. The moment was captured and shared widely on social media, sparking various reactions from fans and commentators alike.
British TV personality Piers Morgan chimed in with a tweet, opining that if looks could kill, Koy would be in trouble, “If Taylor Swift death stares could actually kill, Jo Koy would now be deceased.”
Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Koy took the icy reception in stride, later telling Entertainment Tonight, “Awww man, it was cute. I was just saying it was cute. I was just saying it’s less cutaways, you know what I mean? That’s all.” He also tried to clarify his intent, explaining that the jab was aimed more at the NFL than Swift, as he attempted to humorously critique the frequency of the NFL’s cutaways.
Swift, nominated in the new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category at the Globes, did not let the incident dampen her spirits for the rest of the evening. She was later seen laughing during Jim Gaffigan’s presentation, enjoying the company of friends like Selena Gomez and Bill Hader, and engaging with fellow attendees. Even when her project, “The Eras Tour” concert film, didn’t secure a win, she was seen applauding enthusiastically for the victor in her category.
The comedian’s remarks on the relationship between Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tapped into a broader conversation about the couple’s public appearances and the media’s interest in them. The NFL itself had noticed an uptick in ratings and embraced the star power of Swift, as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell mentioned to CBS Mornings, celebrating the increased connection between Swift’s fans and NFL viewership.
Despite the reaction at the Globes, Swift has expressed her enjoyment of football since becoming a supporter of Kelce, as she revealed in an interview with Time magazine, “Football is awesome, it turns out … I’ve been missing out my whole life.”
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