Taylor Swift skipped the Kansas City Chiefs’ game in Denver to attend a New York screening and Q&A for Toy Story 5, where she discussed her original song for the film. An insider says Swift is actively campaigning for an Oscar nomination, with an eventual EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — as a longer-term goal. The claims have not been confirmed by Swift’s representatives.

By the Numbers
  • Swift has won 14 Grammys and 1 Emmy.
  • Oscar nominations are scheduled to be announced Jan. 21, 2027.
  • The Chiefs lost to the Broncos, 28-24.
Yes, But

An Oscar nomination or win is far from guaranteed: Swift’s earlier song “Carolina” made the shortlist but did not receive a nomination, and a Diane Warren song performed by Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Hudson is cited as competition. The campaign account comes from an unnamed insider, and Swift’s representatives have been asked for comment.

State of Play
  • Swift performed the song at the Grammy Museum in August and at the Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 17, according to the report.
  • She attended the New York screening and Q&A on Sunday, Nov. 1, rather than the Chiefs’ road game.
What's Next

If the reported campaign continues, Swift could make more appearances in Los Angeles during Oscar season. The next major milestone is the Jan. 21 nomination announcement.

Bottom Line

Swift’s Oscar ambitions are plausible but unverified, and her song still faces competition. For now, the nomination race—not an assumed win—is the real test of the reported campaign.