Fans Believe Anne Hathaway Stole the Spotlight from Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl

The Academy Award-winning actress's animated Super Bowl celebration had fans buzzing online, with many claiming she outshined the "Shake It Off" singer at the high-profile event.

Anne Hathaway became the surprise highlight of the 2025 Super Bowl when she was seen cheering enthusiastically as the Philadelphia Eagles secured a dramatic victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Videos of her reaction quickly went viral.

The game, held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, ended the Chiefs' hopes of a historic threepeat, but it was Hathaway's chanting that stole the show for many viewers.

Her excitement quickly drew comparisons to Taylor Swift, who was also in attendance supporting the Chiefs. Some fans even suggested that the actress's presence was more warmly received than Swift's, who was publicly booed when she appeared on the jumbotron.

One user remarked, "Who cares about Taylor we have Anne Hathaway [sic]," while another was more subtle when they observed, "Look at her cheering on her team and no one is booing her for existing… very demure [sic]."

Several netizens were more direct, with one stating, "Better than Taylor," while another added, "Let's talk about Tay being booed."

One fan simply stated, "Not Taylor," while another added, "Better than seeing Taylor." Another user emphasized, "Much more classy than Taylor!!" The sentiment was echoed by a netizen who wrote, "We wanted Anne Hathaway this whole time and got Taylor Swift instead."

Some took the conversation further, with one user claiming, "That explains it, Anne Hathaway's hotness cancelled out Taylor Swifts [sic]." Another pointed out, "She looks so much more fun and normal than Taylor", while a final comment boldly stated, "Anne Hathaway clears Taylor swift [sic]."

Despite how some netizens feel about Swift's presence versus Hathaway's, it was still a shocking moment to see the world-renowned singer booed at the event.

In a clip shared online, she appeared momentarily surprised, but quickly shrugged it off. Turning to her friends, rapper Ice Spice and stylist Ashley Avignone. They shared a glance and laughed off the moment together.

Fans shared their views on how the singer reacted, with one fan commenting, "Losing 6 Grammys and getting booed at the same week is crazy I feel bad for he though [sic]."

Another person took a hit at Swift, penning, "Taylor Swift looks so awkward when the crowd booed in unison when they showed her on the cam. Read the room girl. This isn’t for you."

A fan also analyzed the incident, "Taylor Swift was legitimately confused when she got booed." One fan, who clarified that President Donald Trump's screen presence was minimal, added, "He was barely shown and Taylor Swift was booed and she was visibly upset."

One more person weighed in, noting that Trump wasn't booed, "No he did not Taylor Swift on the other hand got booed so hard she was visibly embarrassed kinda felt bad for her."

Some felt her treatment was unfair, with a fan stating, "She deserved better." Others zeroed in on her poise during the moment, writing, "That look into the camera 🔥❤️." A fan who was proud of her praised the singer, "She knows she's iconic and she even gave them a side eye those people just embarrassed themselves 😂."

Aside from her die-hard fans, Taylor Swift also received support from tennis legend, Serena Williams, who had a cameo in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. She took to X, directly tagging the "Cruel Summer" singer, writing, "I love you@taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!! [sic]"

Meanwhile, Trump, who relished the moment, declared in a post on Truth Social, "The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!"

Prior to the Super Bowl, Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce had said he was looking forward to having Trump at the game. Afterward, a source shared that the Chiefs tight end was disappointed when Trump wrote down the comments targeting his girlfriend. "Travis believes that it was unnecessary for Trump to take a dig at her especially after he voiced that he was honored for a president to be there," the insider shared.

As per the insider, Kelce was also frustrated that he couldn't protect Swift. "Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him. He always protects her and it broke his heart," the source added.

The source also divulged that Kelce was already facing a difficult night, and the overwhelming presence of Eagles fans in the stadium didn’t make things any easier. According to the source, he knew the reaction toward Swift must have hurt her, as it was obvious to anyone watching.

Kelce also understood that many Eagles fans viewed her as a traitor of sorts due to her Pennsylvania roots and past support for the team before dating him.

"After Taylor being shut out for a Grammy and Travis losing the biggest game of the year it just hasn’t been a good week for them. But he knows that even though this is not a happy ending to the season having her love gives him so much joy," the source concluded.

The Chiefs' Super Bowl LIX bid for a historic three-peat was crushed, leaving Kelce's future uncertain amidst retirement rumors. But with Swift by his side, he's ready for what's next. And like Anne Hathaway's memorable, unfiltered Super Bowl excitement, Kelce's impact, regardless of what comes next, is undeniable.