Alex Cooper Credits Taylor Swift with Shaping Her Youth

Alex Cooper recently shared how Taylor Swift played a significant role in her formative years, humorously noting that the pop star was instrumental in her s*xual awakening.

During an episode of Owen Thiele’s podcast titled In Your Dreams, Cooper, who is the host of Call Her Daddy, reflected on the impact of Swift’s music on her life.

While discussing a poster of Swift’s Fearless album displayed in the studio, Cooper expressed her admiration for the songs, stating that they profoundly influenced her during a pivotal time in her youth.

The Influence of Fearless

Cooper began by sharing her fond memories associated with the Fearless album.

She described that era as a time when she was beginning to develop romantic feelings for boys.

As she spoke about the album, Thiele jokingly interrupted, asking if this was before she liked girls.

Cooper laughed and responded that they were getting there.

She recounted feeling like a loser at times, but Swift’s music provided a connection for her, especially when dealing with heartbreak.

Cooper mentioned that she romanticized the idea of boys rejecting her, finding solace in Swift’s lyrics during those moments.

Acknowledging Her Awakening

Cooper candidly admitted that her admiration for Taylor Swift went deeper than just fandom.

She confessed that Swift was her s*xual awakening regarding her attraction to women.

With a playful tone, she acknowledged the oddness of this revelation, saying sorry to Swift for making such a personal connection public.

Reflections on First Romantic Encounter

The conversation took a turn as Cooper reflected on her first romantic experience with a girl, which she admitted was motivated by the wrong reasons.

In high school, she kissed a girl not out of genuine interest but to attract the attention of boys.

Cooper described this behavior as typical of a “pick me” mentality, which she now finds distasteful.

As they kissed, she recalled being more focused on the boys around them, checking if they were interested.

High School Pressures

Cooper also shared memories of Halloween during her high school years, recalling how she felt pressured to look attractive.

She described a moment when she felt confident and ready to impress, saying it was an exhilarating experience.

Additionally, she revealed that she practiced kissing with her best friend, which she now considers a bit strange.

The Quest for Validation

In her discussion, Cooper highlighted the societal pressures young women face regarding validation from men.

She expressed sadness over how, during high school, many girls, including herself, prioritized male approval.

Cooper noted that this obsession with seeking validation, whether gay or straight, can be detrimental to self-esteem and personal growth.

Previous Praise for Taylor Swift

This is not the first time Alex Cooper has expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift.

In a previous interview with People, she named Swift, alongside Rihanna, as one of her dream guests for her podcast.

Cooper emphasized her respect for both artists, acknowledging their success and the incredible empires they have built.