Austin Swift, the lesser-known but equally gifted Swift, was born on March 11, 1992, to Andrea and Scott Swift. Austin, who grew up on his family’s Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania with his Grammy-winning sister Taylor Swift, found consolation in the world of cinema as Taylor’s musical career grew.
When Austin moved to Nashville at the age of nine to support his sister’s budding music career, he discovered his true passion for filmmaking. Despite initial doubts about acting, Austin pursued it at the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in film studies in 2015. His cinematic trajectory was not solely a result of familial influence but also a personal decision motivated by his passion for storytelling on film.
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Swift Siblings: Finding Fellowship In The Cinematic World
Austin, just like his sister, struggled with making friends during his early high school years, as he told Vanity Fair in an interview in 2017. Weighing 250 pounds in an American high school leaves you with few acquaintances.
He sought the missing friendships in the movie theater’s dimly lit hallways, connecting with on-screen personalities such as Daniel Craig, Christian Bale, Clive Owen, and Viggo Mortensen. Austin’s passion for film culture became a defining component of his personality, bringing him to the University of Notre Dame, where he sharpened his cinematic skills with a bachelor’s degree in film studies, graduating in 2015.
Austin Is Very Supportive Of His Talented Sister Taylor Swift
Beyond the public image of being Taylor Swift’s brother, Austin Swift has established himself as a major personality in Hollywood, working as both an actor and a producer. His acting debut came in 2016 with the crime thriller I.T., in which he co-starred with Pierce Brosnan. Austin’s on-screen repertory grew with subsequent performances with A-listers like Ben Affleck and Zoe Saldana in Live by Night, as well as television appearances in Embeds and Still the King.
However, Austin’s talents extend beyond acting, he played an important part behind the scenes in Taylor’s productions. As an executive producer for her Disney+ documentary ‘Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions’ and the music video ‘I Bet You Think About Me’.
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Nomination For ACM
Austin garnered his first ACM nomination in 2022 alongside popstar sister Taylor and her close friend Blake Lively. Both Taylor’s brother and close friend helped her produce and direct the music video for her song ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ which received a nomination in the Music Video of the Year category.
This was Austin and Lively’s first nomination. On Instagram, the I.T. actor hailed the exciting news. “I was so lucky to get to work with Blake, Taylor, and the entire amazing team behind the video for ‘I Bet You Think About Me’, and now I am so proud and thankful that we’ve been nominated for the ACM award for video of the year!”
Love Life Of Austin Swift
Austin and model Sydney Ness have been believed to be together ever since they were photographed in New York City in September 2022. The couple, in a rare public appearance, accompanied Taylor at a Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets football game in October 2023,
Taylor And Austin’s Bond Beyond The Stardom
Taylor has skipped important events to support Austin’s performances, and Austin reciprocated with passionate accolades on social media. Austin’s appreciation on National Siblings Day shows the strong bond the Swift siblings share.
“You have rescued me from fires and carried me up mountains. The opportunity to observe you grow into the magnificent person you are now has been the greatest privilege and honor of my life.”
The bond between these two is not at all affected by the elephant in the room which is Taylor’s stardom.
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