Taylor Swift has made a distinctive appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, not as an athlete on the ice or snow, but as the narrator of a special video spotlighting Team USA's three iconic female figure skaters. The 36-year-old singer's voice features prominently in a new promotional clip shared by NBC Olympics on their social media platforms, timed ahead of a major competition in Milan.
Swift's Showgirl Tribute to Skating Stars
The video opens with silhouettes of the skaters, known collectively as the "Blade Angels," performing elegant moves against a shimmering blue backdrop. Swift's narration begins with a nod to her latest album, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to Amber, Alysa, and Isabeau: three American Showgirls on ice, who will capture your heart with their stories." This reference to The Life of a Showgirl album adds a personal touch, blending her musical world with the athletic prowess of the skaters.
Profiles of the Figure Skating Trio
As the video progresses, Swift applauds each skater individually, with a montage of their most memorable ice moments playing in the background. She highlights Amber Glenn, 26, from Plano, Texas, noting, "Amber will be the first to tell you about how many battles she's fought, and how the ones she's lost have meant as much as the wins. Her superpower now is embracing the fight and daring the world to test her self-belief." Glenn made her Winter Olympics debut last week, contributing to the U.S. team's gold medal in the team event.
Swift then turns to Alysa Liu, 20, who made her Olympic debut in Beijing in 2022 at age 16 before retiring and returning this year. "As for Alysa, she walked away from skating when she was 16, then came back on her own terms. Joy fuels her now. Every jump, a celebration," Swift says, emphasizing Liu's renewed passion and recent gold medal win in the team event.
The third skater, Isabeau Levito, 18, is introduced as "destiny personified." Swift explains, "Her mom grew up in Milan, and her nonna, her grandma, lives exactly 13 minutes from the Olympic rink. When you can skate like you're meant to be out there, history has a fun way of showing up." Levito, making her Olympic debut, has already secured a silver medal at the 2024 World Championships and gold at the 2023 U.S. Championships.
Competitive Spirit and Camaraderie
Beyond their individual achievements, the trio has spoken about the unique friendship they share in a highly competitive environment. Amber Glenn recently told NPR, "Something that [Liu has] been saying throughout all the press conferences and stuff is... 'Why is it so shocking that we're being friendly, that we're friends?' They obviously are much younger than I am. So they don't know what the atmosphere might have been like before. Not that it was all bad, but there was definitely some intensity." This camaraderie adds a layer of depth to their team dynamic as they face upcoming challenges.
Upcoming Olympic Events
The three skaters are set to compete in the Women's Single Skating Short Program event on Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. ET, followed by the Free Skate event on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. These competitions offer them the opportunity to bring additional medals to Team USA, building on their early success in the team event.
Swift's involvement in this video not only boosts visibility for the athletes but also bridges the worlds of entertainment and sports, creating a memorable moment for fans ahead of the Olympic games. Her narration, set to her hit song "Opalite," enhances the emotional resonance of the skaters' journeys, making it a standout piece of Olympic promotion.
