The Aussie pop star started as a YouTuber and went on to become an actor and singer-songwriter.

So, imagine his joy when he finally got to meet her.

But her tweet gave him the confidence he needed.

Troye Sivan Taylor Swift hugging

The singer revealed, “I met her at the GLAAD Awards and thanked her.

If anything, I took that as a push to keep going.”

Caleb even makes up a Swiftian song title, “This Is What I Get for Riding Bareback.”

Troye Sivan and Taylor Swift performing together

And although all these references were in good fun, Sivan wanted to get Swift’s thoughts on them.

The actor added that he wrote two Swift-inspired songs in character as Caleb for the film.

Severalcelebs took Swift’s side after the controversial joke, and the show received immense backlash.

Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour

Sivan told his followers, “She sent me some of the nicest texts I’d ever received.”

for tens of thousands of fans.

He wasn’t accustomed to playing for such huge crowds, so it was a daunting experience for Sivan.

I’m like a super fan," (viaYouTube).

During the show itself, Swift enthused that he was “destined to be legendary.”

In 2023, Sivan attended Swift’s star-studded Grammys afterparty and shared a snap from the night onInstagram.

“I have had nothing but unbelievably positive interactions with her,” Sivan said.