The eagerly awaited Super Bowl LIX finally took place on Sunday (February 9), with the Philadelphia Eagles triumphing over the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Among the fans, the annual event saw many famous faces flock to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, including Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Kevin Costner and Jay-Z. 

Taylor Swift was also in the stands alongside rapper Ice-Spice to support her boyfriend, Chief’s tight end, Travis Kelce. 

However, the pop icon received an unexpected reception from sports fans when she appeared on the jumbotron. 

As the celebrities’ faces featured on the screens and got roars of applause, Taylor was surprisingly booed and was visibly confused by the frosty reaction.

According to body language expert Inbaal Honigman who said on Casino.ca: “Taylor displays a range of expressions while watching Travis play—most of them conveying discomfort.

“When the crowd erupts in boos, she appears visibly uneasy. Her lips curl downward, and her eyes dart from side to side as she mouths, ‘What’s going on?’ This reaction reflects confusion, dismay, and even a hint of hurt.

“Her smile in response is what’s known as a ‘dampened smile’—incomplete and restrained—indicating she’s not truly happy. She’s feeling unsettled and perhaps even insulted, but her discomfort isn’t limited to just that moment.”

The expert added: “Even before the booing, and certainly after, Taylor looks tense.

Inbaal added: “As she arrives at the stadium, still in her jacket, her lips are pressed together, her head slightly bowed—signs that something may already be weighing on her mind.

 “Later, as she stands and leans over a railing, her expression intensifies. Her mouth is open, her eyes are wide, and her body language signals high tension. 

“Her hands are clenched into fists, and her shoulders are raised to her ears—clear indicators of stress.”

Taylor also seemed on edge throughout the match as they added: “Throughout the game, her eyes remain wide, suggesting heightened anxiety—possibly even fear. 

“This raises a question: Is she nervous about how Travis might react if his team loses? Could she be anticipating a difficult evening, depending on his mood?”