Beabadoobee, the effortlessly cool 24-year-old singer-songwriter whose name sounds like a catchy jingle for a breakfast cereal, spilled the beans on what it’s like opening for Taylor Swift during the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour. Spoiler alert: Taylor’s secret weapon isn’t glitter or magic—it’s sobriety. Yep, not a drop of wine, not even a cheeky sip of cider.
In her chat with Cosmopolitan UK, Beabadoobee gushed about how touring with the chart-topping queen of heartbreak anthems inspired her. But let’s get to the tea—or should we say the virgin mojito?
Taylor Swift: The Sober Superhuman
“She’s a beast, dude,” Beabadoobee revealed, clearly in awe of Taylor’s nightly marathon concerts. “Three-hour-long shows, choreography, all this crazy sh*t—and she’s doing it without a single cocktail! I’m over here needing a nap after singing two songs, and she’s out there running a Broadway-level production like it’s a casual Tuesday.”
Apparently, Taylor’s decision to go booze-free wasn’t just about keeping her vocal cords on point. It was also a lesson in rolling with life’s punches. “Even when everything’s epic, mistakes happen,” Beabadoobee shared. “She showed me it’s cool to mess up and keep going. Honestly, I used to spiral over tiny slip-ups, like hitting the wrong note or tripping over my guitar cord. But now? I just think, ‘What would Taylor do?’”
(Answer: Probably strut off like it was part of the choreography, because that’s how icons handle it.)
A Love Letter to Chappell Roan
And it’s not just Taylor Swift getting all the Beabadoobee love. She also gave a shoutout to Chappell Roan, another artist she admires. “I love how Chappell is just out here being honest and raw,” she said. “She’s like, ‘Hey, I’m a hot mess, but here are my boundaries.’ That energy? Iconic.”
Apparently, Chappell’s mix of chaos and self-respect has Beabadoobee convinced the world is a better place when artists are open about their struggles. In short, Taylor’s the queen of composed excellence, and Chappell’s the queen of keeping it real. Both? Total queens.
For the full interview and even more gems from Beabadoobee, head over to Cosmopolitan UK! Just don’t blame us if you end up spiraling into a Swiftie-fueled binge session of Midnights.
