Dianna Agron Clarifies: She Did Not Inspire Taylor Swift’s 22 Song

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Dianna Agron discusses her friendship with Taylor Swift in an interview with Rolling Stone released this month.

The former “Glee” star was asked about her influence on Swift’s hit song “22,” a song from her fourth studio album Red. It included Agron in the liner notes as one of the inspirations for the song alongside Selena Gomez. This means that Swift considered Agron as one of the people who inspired her to write the song, either through their friendship or the experiences they shared together.

Dianna Agron denies being the inspiration for Taylor Swift's song "22" and attributes it to their friendship insteadDianna Agron denies being the inspiration for Taylor Swift’s song “22” and attributes it to their friendship instead (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock / Featureflash Photo Agency)

Dianna Agron humbly denied being the inspiration for the song and attributed it to their friendship instead. While the two were spotted hanging out together regularly between 2011 and 2012, rumors circulated that their relationship was more than just a friendship.

Me? Oh, if only! That’s more because of a friendship than being the inspiration for the song. But I would not be the person to ask about that. I cannot claim that!

However, Agron dismissed those rumors and expressed amusement at the wildly untrue stories that have been reported about her dating life.

Dianna Agron attends the Miu Miu Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion WeekDianna Agron attends the Miu Miu Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, 2023, in Paris, France (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Taylor Swift wrote and sang “22” as a joyful celebration of her youth and her experiences with her friends. The song is not specifically about any one person or romantic relationship.

Taylor Swift wears her blonde hair straight during a Times Square performanceTaylor Swift wears her blonde hair straight during a Times Square performance on December 31, 2012, in New York City (Credit: Izzy / WENN)

In late 2012, Taylor Swift was busy promoting her fourth studio album Red, and she was dressing the part. The album includes hit songs such as “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “22,” “Red,” “Everything Has Changed” (feat. Ed Sheeran), “The Last Time” (feat. Gary Lightbody), and “Begin Again.”

The tall country-singer-turned-pop-sensation performed her new single “I Knew You Were Trouble” at Times Square in a sparkling ensemble fitting her album’s theme.

The Pennsylvania native decided to give her ultra-feminine dresses a break by going for an edgier outfit: a red sequined IRO moto jacket over black leather pants from Yves Saint Laurent.

Taylor Swift wears a red sequined IRO moto jacket while promoting her album RedTaylor Swift wears a red sequined IRO moto jacket while promoting her album Red (Credit: Izzy / WENN)

The red sequined jacket featured a silver zipper and black leather trim that matched her skinny leather pants.

Taylor Swift rocked the stage at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013 in New York City, performing her hit songs "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble"Taylor Swift rocked the stage at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013 in New York City, performing her hit songs “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “I Knew You Were Trouble” (Credit: Izzy / WENN)

Joe Alwyn’s ex-girlfriend kept the theme going down to her microphone — which was fully red.

Taylor Swift matches her red microphone to her red IRO sequined 'Longina' jacket paired with black leather pants and patent-leather Jimmy Choo bootsTaylor Swift matches her red microphone to her red IRO sequined ‘Longina’ jacket paired with black leather pants and patent-leather Jimmy Choo boots (Credit: Izzy / WENN)

Taylor finished her outfit with sleek knee-high black “Bili” boots from Jimmy Choo.

Taylor Swift performs "I Knew You Were Trouble" in a red sequined IRO jacketTaylor Swift performs “I Knew You Were Trouble” in a red sequined IRO jacket (Credit: Izzy / WENN)

After hearing Taylor’s new song, “I Knew You Were Trouble,” fans were left wondering whom she was singing about.

It is widely believed that Taylor Swift wrote “I Knew You Were Trouble” about her brief relationship with British actor Harry Styles.

While you probably can’t get your hands on one of Taylor’s boyfriends, you can definitely get your hands on her jacket and shoes.

IRO Sequined Moto JacketIRO Sequined Moto Jacket, $884

Taylor’s Jimmy Choo “Bili” boots are a simple staple featuring a low heel, narrow calf, and classic silhouette.

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