Taylor Swift’s close-knit family has been a constant source of inspiration throughout her career, often referenced in her songs like “The Best Day” and “Never Grow Up.”

Raised on a 15-acre Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, Taylor was brought up by her mom, Andrea Swift, and dad, Scott Swift. The couple, who married in February 1988, welcomed Taylor in December 1989, followed by their son Austin in March 1992.

When Taylor was 13, the Swift family relocated to Tennessee to support her burgeoning music career, a move that set the stage for her future success. Since then, her family has remained by her side, offering unwavering support.

Here’s a closer look at Taylor’s family:

Andrea Swift

After giving birth to Taylor and Austin, Andrea left her career as a mutual fund marketing executive to focus on raising her children. She has been a constant figure in Taylor’s life, encouraging her musical pursuits from an early age. In fact, Andrea gave Taylor her androgynous name to help her avoid gender bias in the corporate world, a decision the singer later shared in a 2009 Rolling Stone interview. Andrea once described Taylor’s love for music as something “as natural as breathing,” speaking about her daughter’s passion in a 2008 interview with Entertainment Weekly.

When the Swift family moved to Tennessee, Andrea was careful to make sure Taylor didn’t feel pressured to succeed. “We never wanted to make that move about her ‘making it,'” Andrea explained. “We’ve always told her that this isn’t about putting food on our table or fulfilling our dreams.”

As Taylor’s career began to soar, Andrea became more vocal with her opinions. For instance, she initially wasn’t a fan of Taylor’s iconic red lipstick.

Their close bond is evident, with Taylor even calling Andrea her “best friend” during her 2008 Grammy acceptance speech.

In recent years, Andrea has faced significant health battles, including two bouts with cancer in 2015 and 2019, followed by a brain tumor diagnosis in 2020. Taylor kept details of these struggles mostly private, but shared her deep appreciation for her mom’s influence. “Everyone loves their mom, but for me, she’s really the guiding force,” Taylor shared with Variety in 2020. “Almost every decision I make, I talk to her about it first, so it was really hard to speak about her illness.”

Andrea’s support has been unwavering, whether at Taylor’s concerts or award shows. She even showed up at a Kansas City Chiefs game in 2024 to cheer on Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Scott Swift

Scott Swift, a former Merrill Lynch financial advisor, has been a steadfast supporter of Taylor’s career from the beginning. Reflecting on her early passion for music, he shared, “She was always singing when she was 3, 5, 6, 7 years old. It’s Taylor doing what she loves,” he told UDaily in 2009.

Much like Andrea, Scott has been a constant presence at Taylor’s performances, even dancing with Travis Kelce during a Buenos Aires show in November 2023. After Taylor’s October 2024 concert in New Orleans, he reportedly told a fellow traveler that Kelce has had the “biggest impact” on Taylor compared to her past relationships.

Scott’s influence on Taylor extends beyond support; their bond has also been a source of inspiration for her music. Taylor once famously shouted, “But daddy, I love him!” during a heated teenage argument, a moment that would later be immortalized in her 2024 song, “But Daddy, I Love Him,” from her Tortured Poets Department album.

Austin Swift

Like his sister, Austin Swift has carved out a career in the arts, making his acting debut in the 2016 film I.T.. In 2020, Taylor referred to him as “one of her best pals” on Facebook while promoting his film We Summon the Darkness.

Beyond acting, Austin has collaborated with Taylor, making appearances in her Christmas Tree Farm music video and producing the video for I Bet You Think About Me.

Though Austin isn’t active on social media, he gained attention in November 2024 when he prevented a security guard from kicking out a Swiftie dressed as Travis Kelce at an Eras Tour show. He also made headlines by assisting a disabled fan with accessible seating.