LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift took Hollywood by storm after making a glamorous appearance at the Grove in Los Angeles for the premiere of her record-breaking concert film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' on October 11.
While Swifties were blown away by the pop star's presence at the star-studded event, many fans and social media users were disappointed as the 'Midnights' creator not only remained silence about the Israel-Hamas war but promoted her film amid the difficult times.
Swift turned heads at the premiere of her concert movie as she donned a blue Oscar de la Renta gown and flaunted a 1989-era wavy bob blonde hair. She was also joined by celebrities like Beyonce, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis, Flavor Flav, and Mariska Hargitay, among others.
Social media influencers called out Taylor Swift over 'self-promo' amid Israel-Hamas war
Some social media influencers took to Instagram to call out Swift over her movie premiere amid the Israel-Hamas war.
"Shocked. Mum was the word and then self promo during a time like this when she has SO MANY ISRAELI AND JEWISH FANS. Ugh the disappointment is real," Amanda Hirsch, the owner of Not Skinny But Not Fat Instagram account, wrote.
"Terrible timing. Kids are getting raped. Innocent people are dying on both sides. Hamas!! A terrorist organization is slaughtering Israelis...but it's 'launch day'??? I am super disappointed in her," said New York-based Jewish jeweler Nicole Rose.
"Reposting @nicolerosejewelry. Echo every word. Really surprised at Taylor Swift," added Meghan McCain.
Taylor Swift also left some fans disappointed with her silence
Several Swifties were also left disappointed with Swift for not using her platform of 274 million followers to speak about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
"The silence from Taylor Swift on what’s happening in the Middle East is DEAFENING," one wrote.
"Taylor Swift’s silence on Israel/Palestine is deafening," another echoed.
"Taylor Swift’s silence on the attacks on Israel from Hamas is deafening," a third wrote.
One user asked, "#TaylorWhereAreYou I’m not the only one wondering why #TaylorSwift hasn’t weighed in on the atrocities in Israel. That she hasn’t, on day SIX, is horrifying."
"Just add her to the long, long list of those whose silence has been deafening," another said.
One user reiterated, "Taylor Swift’s silence on the Israel vs Palestine conflict is deafening".
While another pointed out, "Just an observation but Taylor Swift who is quick to comment about Trump and is socially campaigning against Senator Marsha Blackburn has said nada on the events and atrocities that took place in Israel over the past few days."
What did Taylor Swift say about the premiere of her concert film?
While Swift is yet to weigh in on the Israel-Hamas conflict, she has been active on social media to promote her concert film.
"PREMIERE DAY," Swift began. "Andddd I can’t really wrap my head around this but…. Look what you genuinely made me do: Due to unprecedented demand we’re opening up early access showings of The Eras Tour Concert Film on THURSDAY in America and Canada!! As in… TOMORROW," she announced.
"We’re also adding additional showtimes Friday and throughout the weekend. All tickets will be available by 10am tomorrow morning. And it’ll be showing starting Friday in 90 countries all over the world," the pop star continued.
"I can’t thank you enough for wanting to see this film that so vividly captures my favorite adventure I’ve ever been a part of: The Eras Tour. And the best part is, it’s an adventure we’re still on together. Getting in the car now…," Swift added.
She also shared photos with stars who joined her at the premiere of 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' movie.
Swift also dedicated a separate post for Beyonce, alongside a clip of the duo posing with popcorns inside the Grove theatre. "I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce's influence," she wrote.
"The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale," Swift added.
