Amazon Prime's series The Summer I Turned Pretty is almost incomplete without Taylor Swift's melodious presence weaving every thread of its dramatic unfoldings across seasons. Her songs have been the quiet pulse underneath the show, punctuating longing and loss and first love. Each needle drop is a personal memory: 'Cruel Summer,' 'cardigan,' 'loml,' and more, threading through Belly's life like a climate of emotions. And now Swift has finally tuned into the Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah bandwagon like millions of viewers, returning the favor. 

Swift's songs do not merely underscore scenes. They are woven into moments that resonate in the mind long after the screen goes dark, and her own stance on the show's burning question adds to the charm.

Appearing in a charming new episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest to promote 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift made it clear where she stands in one of the hottest new pop culture debates: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? For the show's audience, choosing between the two is more than a shipping war but an emotional investment, a serious discourse on Belly's love life and her choices. And Swift's opinion matters. When asked who she would pick, Swift told the host, "I’m team Summer I Turned Pretty. When I tell you that this show has used my music in the most thoughtful, beautiful way."

Swift's thoughtful answer comes at a time when the show, sparking the ultimate debate online, had left viewers long speculating where her loyalties lay. Shifting the focus to the creative infusion of her music into the storyline, integrating it into Belly's vital moments and symbolisms across the three seasons, Swift did not tease but sincerely stated, "I'm here for whatever is next, I support your choices, girl." Swift's endorsement of the show fits in pop culture like a glove, as she is renowned for having mastered the complexities of love, quite like the show itself.

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Some opinions on The Summer I Turned Pretty are born out of its Conrad vs Jeremiah chaos, some acquire a taste for it, and some have the pop star's indelible presence in the show thrust upon them. And for the author of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jenny Han, to weave Taylor Swift's music into her story has been her "no. 1 dream," per E! News. From Belly and Condard's kiss to several needle-drops and emotional moments, Han accomplished her goal by using Swift's songs such as 'This Love (Taylor's Version),' 'The Way I Loved You (Taylor's Version)', and more. 

Swift's discography has been a staple throughout the show as it utilizes her tracks frequently in emotional turning points. Cast members have consistently credited Swift with helping to shape the show's tone. In several interviews, they have spoken about how her music influenced the show's emotional landscape. Gushing about Swift's music in the show, Lola Tung told Elle in 2025, "She's an incredible storyteller, just like Jenny. So it felt very fitting." Taylor Swift now finally picking a team adds to the significance that her music brings to the show's texture, becoming an integral part of that narrative's beat as it prepares for its final chapter.

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