Nikki Glaser, a comedian and self-proclaimed huge fan of Taylor Swift, made some critical comments about Swift in an older interview, which were later featured in Taylor Swift’s 2020 documentary "Miss Americana." In the documentary, Glaser was heard saying Swift was “too skinny” and commented on her “model friends,” which was perceived as body shaming. Glaser has expressed deep regret and described hearing her own voice in the documentary as "one of the worst feelings ever." She explained that her comments were “based on jealousy” and a reflection of her own struggles with an eating disorder that she has battled for 17 years. She acknowledged that the remarks were an example of projection and that she had forgotten that Taylor Swift is a person. After the documentary was released, Glaser publicly apologized on Instagram, emphasizing her love for Swift’s music and expressing sorrow for any pain her words might have caused. Taylor Swift responded with forgiveness, commenting that she appreciated the apology and sent a “massive hug,” recognizing that people can change and grow over time. Glaser also shared that although she initially tried to apologize through her agents, she ended up posting a public apology on Instagram, which Swift saw and responded to. Glaser stated she didn’t want to directly message Swift to respect her time and also mentioned she didn’t want to take any energy away from Swift’s creative work by seeking a personal friendship. Overall, the interaction between Nikki Glaser and Taylor Swift highlights themes of accountability, growth, and forgiveness related to public comments and body image struggles.
