With an immensely successful career at only 34 years old, you might start wondering about the woman who raised one of the biggest pop sensations ever. Meet Andrea Swift, the woman behind the scenes who played a pivotal role in shaping the superstar Taylor Swift. Despite her daughter’s global fame, Andrea Swift maintains a low profile, but her influence on Taylor’s life and career is undeniable. Born on January 10, 1958, Andrea’s dedication to her family, coupled with her nurturing spirit, has undoubtedly contributed to Taylor’s success. In honor of Taylor’s growing legacy, get to know Andrea Swift with these eight facts.
She was born in Pennsylvania.
Just like her daughter, Andrea Swift was born in Pennsylvania. However, she spent a few years of her childhood in Singapore as her father, Robert Finlay, relocated the family for his engineering job. Though the family eventually moved back to the United States, Andrea spent a few years studying at the Singapore American School before ultimately graduating from Memorial High School in Houston and attending the University of Houston. Given Andrea’s roots in Singapore and Houston, it’s no wonder Taylor has kept such close ties with the two cities over the years.
She and her now ex-husband, Scott, named Taylor Swift after James Taylor.
There’s a sweet story behind Taylor’s name, and to cut a long story short, it’s that her parents were big fans of American singer and songwriter James Taylor. They didn’t know it yet at the time, but their daughter’s name was quite fitting, really, given her undeniable musical talent. It was as though they unknowingly proclaimed Taylor’s destiny as one of the world’s best-selling artists.
She’s a homemaker.
Andrea was highly involved throughout Taylor and her brother Austin’s childhood. Before becoming a homemaker, she enjoyed a successful career as a mutual fund marketing executive. However, she eventually chose to dedicate herself full-time to managing their home, considering her husband’s demanding career as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch.
Andrea Swift’s mother, Taylor’s grandmother, was an opera singer.
