Kim Kardashian Made A Surprising Taylor Swift Confession On Her Sister's Podcast

Celebrity feuds rarely end with genuine admissions of respect, especially when they've played out as publicly and messily as the one between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift.

Their conflict has been dissected endlessly over the years, involving leaked phone calls, social media pile-ons, and songs written as thinly veiled responses to each other.

It's the kind of drama that feels permanent, the type where both sides seem locked into their positions forever.

So when Kim sat down for her sister, Khloé's, podcast Khloe in Wonder Land this week, the last thing anyone expected was for her to openly discuss being a Taylor Swift fan.

But that's exactly what happened during the January 21 episode, when the SKIMS founder admitted she genuinely appreciates Swift's music despite everything that's transpired between them over the years involving her ex-husband, Kanye West.

The conversation started simply enough, with Khloé asking whether people would be surprised to know Kim listens to Taylor Swift. Kim's response was surprisingly casual, as if acknowledging Swift's talent wasn't the loaded admission it actually is, given their history.

The moment felt significant not because of grand declarations or apologies, but because of its understated honesty. Indeed, you can respect someone's work even when your personal history is complicated.

Taylor Swift's talent is undeniable

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The conversation unfolded naturally when Khloé posed a direct question about whether Kim's musical preferences might surprise people. When Khloe asked whether people would be surprised to learn that she listens to Swift, Kim quipped: "I think I've said it."

Khloe chimed in, suggesting, "People would be surprised."

Kim didn't hold back in her assessment of Swift's abilities. Calling Swift a "super talented, great artist," Kim admitted she has many of Swift's older tracks on her playlist, especially since she's a fan of country music.

The admission sparked immediate reactions across social media. It didn't take long for fans to chime in on the action, with one writing: "They're so real for this."

Another added: "Love this honestly. Taylor really has that kind of music that sticks with you, no matter who you are. Hearing Kim say that just shows how widely respected Taylor's talent is."

Meanwhile, a third suggested it was "a clear public gesture to finally end their long feud."

Despite their differences, this isn't the first time that Kim has shown love for Swift's music

Interestingly, this praise for Swift isn't entirely new territory for Kim. This isn't the first time Kim has shown love for Swift. Back in 2009, she told Entertainment Tonight that she was one of her "biggest fans," adding: "I love Taylor Swift."

That was before things deteriorated dramatically between them. Though the pair's history hasn't been without drama.

Famously, in 2016, Kardashian's ex-husband West released the track 'Famous', which took a very direct pop at Swift; a move Kim claimed the singer agreed to, even sharing audio of a phone call in which she gave it the OK.

Swift vehemently denied approving the specific lyrics in question, particularly the line calling her "that b*tch" and claiming he made her famous.

The leaked phone conversation Kim shared didn't include that particular lyric, leading to accusations that the footage was selectively edited to paint Swift in a negative light.

The incident sparked massive online backlash against Swift, with Kim's fans flooding her social media with snake emojis; a moment Swift later reclaimed in her Reputation era.

Final Thoughts

Kim's willingness to publicly praise Swift now, years after their most contentious moments, suggests either genuine respect that survived the drama or a strategic decision to move past old conflicts.

Either way, the admission carries weight precisely because of its history. Acknowledging someone's talent doesn't erase what happened between them, but it does show that grudges don't have to be permanent and that appreciating art can exist separately from personal grievances.

Whether this signals any real thawing in their relationship or simply represents Kim's honest musical preferences remains to be seen.