At 65, Andrea Swift, the mother of renowned singer Taylor Swift, 33, finds it hard to contain her tears of happiness, excitement, and gratitude as she witnesses her daughter’s ongoing success. A touching video circulating on social media captures Andrea’s emotional reaction as she watches Taylor on the red carpet for the premiere of the Eras Tour.

As a courageous two-time breast cancer survivor, Andrea’s remarkable journey has deeply influenced Taylor over the years and has even served as a source of inspiration behind the success of the “Shake It Off” singer.

The Instagram video shared by Reagan Baylee captures Andrea’s joyful expression as she gazes through a glass window, her mouth agape with pride.

“Her mama is watching so proudly,” the video’s caption reads, accompanied by an outpouring of support from fans.

“How incredible for her to witness the incredible journey her daughter has embarked on,” commented Instagram user Katie Hotard.

“As parents, we always wish for the world to appreciate our children as much as we do. Andrea’s selflessness as a mother shines through,” remarked Instagram user Jashonda Schooley.

“I Love You for Giving Me Your Eyes”

Taylor’s parents have played a significant role in her success. Swift openly expresses her gratitude to her mother whenever she can. During her mom’s battle with breast cancer, Taylor penned a heartfelt song dedicated to her called “The Best Day.” The lyrics feature the poignant line, “…And I love you for giving me your eyes. Staying back and watching me shine…”

Another song dedicated to Andrea is “Soon You’ll Get Better.”

Swift revealed to a crowd at the Global Citizen’s “One World, Together at Home” concert in 2020, “That’s a song I don’t know if I’ll ever play it live. It’s just really difficult for me. It was hard to write. It’s hard to sing. It’s hard to listen to for me,” according to CNN.

Andrea Swift’s Battles with Cancer

Andrea Swift is a two-time breast cancer survivor, first diagnosed in 2015 and then again in 2019. Additionally, she faced a brain tumor discovered during her chemotherapy treatment.

After sharing her mom’s diagnosis on social media with her fans, Taylor mentioned that her mom “may not be at as many shows” to focus on her cancer treatment, as reported by entertainment media outlet Distractify.

Young Taylor Swift with her mother, Andrea.

“The symptoms associated with a brain tumor are unlike anything we’ve ever experienced with her cancer before. It’s been an incredibly challenging time for our family,” Taylor Swift shared with Variety in an interview.

As we move into 2024, the specifics of Andrea’s breast cancer and the status of her ongoing treatment remain unclear.

While the “Anti-Hero” singer hasn’t disclosed explicit details about her mom’s diagnosis, recent events have highlighted cases of breast cancer spreading. Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her role in “Beverly Hills 90210,” has been on a journey with metastatic breast cancer, which has spread to her brain and required brain surgery. Metastatic breast cancer often manifests as a recurrence of a previous early-stage breast cancer, although it can also be a new diagnosis.