Ina Garten might have been the inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s song ‘CANCELLED!’ According to reports, the celebrity chef revealed that she made Taylor Swift her first whiskey sour during a shoot together in 2014. This moment of bonding over cocktails may have influenced one of the tracks on Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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In the song ‘CANCELLED!’, Swift sings, “Good thing I like my friends cancelled / I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal / Like my whiskey sour / And poison thorny flowers,” referencing the cocktail that Garten had introduced her to. Garten shared the story with PEOPLE while discussing the upcoming season of her Food Network show, ‘Be My Guest’, set to premiere on October 19.
During a Food Network Magazine shoot back in 2014, Garten and Swift were making pavlova together when the topic of cocktails came up. Garten mentioned her love for whiskey sours, and Swift, who had never tried one before, expressed interest. Garten had a pitcher of whiskey sours in her refrigerator and they ended up enjoying the drink together while working on the pavlova. The casual bonding moment left a lasting impression on both of them.
While Garten couldn’t confirm if the song directly references their whiskey sour moment, she expressed her hope that it did. Garten mentioned how Swift has been an inspiration to her, and it would be great if she could inspire Swift in return. The mutual admiration between the two women has been evident over the years, with Swift expressing her gratitude towards Garten for introducing her to the joy of cooking.
Swift has spoken about how watching Ina Garten’s TV show changed her perspective on cooking and made it feel like self-care. Cooking has since become Swift’s way of escaping stress and finding solace on difficult days. Garten’s influence on Swift’s life and music has been profound, showcasing the power of simple moments shared over food and drinks.
The bond between Taylor Swift and Ina Garten highlights how connections can be formed through shared experiences, even something as simple as enjoying a cocktail together. Their friendship serves as a reminder of the positive impact we can have on each other’s lives through genuine interactions and moments of joy.
As fans eagerly await the release of Swift’s latest album and Garten’s upcoming show, the story of their unlikely friendship continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world. The influence of a simple whiskey sour shared between two women in 2014 has now made its way into the lyrics of a chart-topping song, showcasing the magic of unexpected connections in the world of music and entertainment.