Just days after Donald Trump publicly declared that Taylor Swift is “no longer hot,” the global superstar clapped back in the most Swiftian way possible: with a surprise musical drop in one of TV’s most quietly powerful dramas. That’s right—Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) has officially debuted, and not in a traditional album release, but as a needle-drop moment in The Handmaid’s Tale.
Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) Premieres in The Handmaid’s Tale
The track plays during the explosive opening scene of the Hulu series’ ninth episode in season six, with Elisabeth Moss’s June Osborne leading a resistance-fueled uprising against Gilead’s oppressive Commanders. And in a moment that feels chillingly reflective of current events, the revamped version of Taylor’s 2017 hit becomes a rallying cry—its icy beats and sharpened lyrics syncing perfectly with June’s march toward rebellion.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Reputation (Taylor’s Version) ever since Swift became eligible to re-record the 2017 album back in November 2022. With 1989 (Taylor’s Version) dropping last fall and Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) still pending, Reputation now marks the longest gap between re-records—a fact not lost on Swifties who’ve been dissecting clues and Easter eggs for months. Monday night’s musical cameo all but confirms the snake-themed era’s imminent return.
Elisabeth Moss, who also directs episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, spoke about incorporating the track: “There was something electric about pairing June’s defiance with Look What You Made Me Do. It’s an anthem of reclamation and power—which is exactly what this moment needed.”
With its sleek production and cinematic debut, Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) isn’t just a song—it’s a statement. And as for Reputation (Taylor’s Version)? Consider the fuse officially lit.
I guess Taylor Swift is still HOT!
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