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1. Why is there no personal life section?

Current consensus is that Swift's personal life and career are too intertwined for this section.

2. Should her parents names be in the infobox? (No.)

The relatives parameter in the infobox is for notable relatives who have their own Wikipedia articles only.

3. Should the infobox image be changed? (Maybe.)

If you can find a free non copyrighted image that clearly shows her face, it might be implemented with consensus.

4. Why is her full name not Taylor Alison Kelce?

This should not be changed unless several reliable sources (As well as Swift herself) confirm she has changed name from "Swift" to "Kelce".

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March 4, 2021	Peer review	Reviewed
August 31, 2024	Featured topic candidate	Not promoted
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Jonathan Bach (July 4, 2026). "Taylor Swift's surname on Wikipedia changes swiftly after Kelce wedding mix-up". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 6, 2026.

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Latest comment: 17 days ago2 comments2 people in discussion

In the "Early Life" section it mentions that she was influenced by Dolly Parton and the "Dixie Chicks". The Dixie Chicks have officially changed their name to simply The Chicks, and so I feel as though that should be revised. DestineeFaith (talk) 05:22, 8 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Reverted. That's what they were known as at the time. I am aware of the controversy surrounding the term "Dixie", but see WP:NOTCENSORED. Servite et contribuere (talk) 17:51, 17 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

"Singer-songwriter"

Latest comment: 16 days ago3 comments3 people in discussion

singer-songwriter and actress* ~2026-47135-80 (talk) 17:03, 16 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

We're not going to be adding "actress" per MOS:CONTEXTBIO. Her notability is overwhelmingly as a singer-songwriter. Servite et contribuere (talk) 17:44, 17 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Would love to see more diverse sources! — Make 'Em Laugh (talk) 04:11, 18 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

"youngest person in that publishing company's history"

Latest comment: 11 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

"Swift signed with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing in 2004; at 14, she became the youngest person in that publishing company's history.[31]"

"Person" is not a relationship with a company. The source says "Youngest staff songwriter", and so the article should too. ~2026-47783-42 (talk) 20:35, 23 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Photo Update?

Latest comment: 9 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The current display photo is 2023 MiguelLEEP (talk) 17:37, 25 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 28 September 2026

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change the main picture to update it to a more recent photo of taylor swift, such as VMAs 2026, to give readers a more accurate look on swift please Editorgirl6 (talk) 15:19, 28 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Not updated. The photo does not need to be changed. (YLZFS) 18:31, 28 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Conjecture in opening paragraph.

Latest comment: 4 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The following opening line:

"Swift is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions. "

Is completely inappropriate for the opening of a Wikipedia page and has no references cited. ~2026-52611-97 (talk) 14:22, 30 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

"Alison Swift" listed at Redirects for discussion

Latest comment: 3 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The redirect Alison Swift has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 October 1 § Alison Swift until a consensus is reached. -- Tavix ^(talk) 14:13, 1 October 2026 (UTC)Reply

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