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Sad but true: Taylor Swift’s parents are divorced.
Fans know that this happened quietly several years ago. After tying the knot in February 1988, Andrea and Scott Swift were married for 23 years before getting divorced in 2011.
They somehow managed to keep their split under wraps while daughter, Taylor Swift, embarked on The Speak Now World Tour that same year.
So, how are Taylor Swift’s parents today a decade after their divorce?
How Andrea & Scott Swift’s Marriage Began
Long before they became parents to one of this generation’s biggest singer-songwriters, a couple named Andrea Finlay and Scott Swift got married in Houston, Texas.
At the time, Andrea was a marketing executive while Scott was a financial advisor.
Just before celebrating two years of marriage the couple welcomed their first child, Taylor Allison Swift, on December 13, 1989. A little over two years later they would welcome her brother, Austin Kingsley Swift, on March 11, 1992.
The pair raised Taylor and her brother, Austin, on a Christmas Tree Farm in Reading, Pennsylvania.
This inspired her 2019 holiday hit, “Christmas Tree Farm.” A music video for the song features family videos, including the then happily married Mr. and Mrs. Swift.
Andrea and Scott later sold the farm when Taylor was 13 years old. Their next move? To a suburb just outside of Nashville, Tennessee in hopes of helping Taylor Swift get a record deal, according to Britannica.
Andrea & Scott Swift’s Marriage Began
Long before they became parents to one of this generation’s biggest singer-songwriters, a couple named Andrea Finlay and Scott Swift got married in Houston, Texas.
At the time, Andrea was a marketing executive while Scott was a financial advisor.
Just before celebrating two years of marriage the couple welcomed their first child, Taylor Allison Swift, on December 13, 1989. A little over two years later they would welcome her brother, Austin Kingsley Swift, on March 11, 1992.
The pair raised Taylor and her brother, Austin, on a Christmas Tree Farm in Reading, Pennsylvania.
This inspired her 2019 holiday hit, “Christmas Tree Farm.” A music video for the song features family videos, including the then happily married Mr. and Mrs. Swift.
Andrea and Scott later sold the farm when Taylor was 13 years old. Their next move? To a suburb just outside of Nashville, Tennessee in hopes of helping Taylor Swift get a record deal, according to Britannica.
Andrea & Scott Swift Kept Their Divorce On The Low
When it came time for Taylor Swift’s parents to divorce, they managed to do so without making any headlines.
Andrea and Scott Swift were divorced in 2011, though an exact date is unknown. The couple were allegedly separated for a period of time leading up to the divorce. Their marriage ultimately ended due to “difficulties” in the relationship, as reported by MSN.
Those alleged “difficulties” haven’t been confirmed by anyone in the immediate Swift family. A source close to the family claimed Andrea Swift being on the road with Taylor on tour strained the relationship.
“Andrea being on tour with Taylor full-time has really been hard on her relationship with Scott,” the anonymous source told Radar Online in 2012.
Taylor Swift’s Parents Divorce May Have Inspired Songs
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift’s real life is often the inspiration when she’s writing songs. She’s also written several songs about her parents, most notably “Best Day” for her mom, Andrea Swift, which was featured on 2008’s “Fearless” album.
Fans have speculated that some of Taylor’s songs are inspired by Andrea and Scott Swift’s marriage fizzling out.
