Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their first appearance in New York City since their July wedding at Madison Square Garden two months ago.
The couple stepped out together at Ambassadors Clubhouse in Manhattan on Sept. 6. During their outing, an expert noticed Swift doing something we’re not used to seeing from the pop star that shows a “desire to be liked.”
Inbaal Honigman is a body language expert. She has appeared in the media for more than two decades, offering her expertise and perspectives on several pop culture figures for Big Brother’s Little Brother, Elle Magazine, and talkSPORT radio, to name a few.
Speaking on behalf of Casino.org, Honigman told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “During the couple’s outing, Taylor’s head does the talking. She raises her head in a very different, and new way. Old photos of Travis and Taylor out and about from the start of their relationship feature the singing star’s head fully lowered, chin curled back into her neck.
“This used to be her signature move for being papped with Kelce, chin lowered, protecting her throat. That protective, over-sensitive gesture is now almost entirely gone. Walking by her new husband now, Taylor’s head is raised with pride. She’s happy for everyone to know them, and see them, and know that her favorite guy said ‘I do.’”
Hongiman continued, “[Taylor] is confident and proud to be strolling side by side with her spouse. No more hiding away. A few signs of nerves still persist as Taylor’s seen pushing her hair back, which is a little grooming gesture, showing a desire to be liked.
“Eagle-eyed viewers will spot her middle finger curling in to meet her thumb, which indicates some tension. Taylor hasn’t suddenly transformed into a powerhouse of unchecked confidence, but her strong, secure stance and raised chin when she’s by her hubby indicate a shift for the better in her self-esteem. She feels like she is stronger and safer beside him now.”
As for Travis, the expert noted, “For his part, Travis is just as protective as he’s always been. As he walks next to Taylor, his steps are broad, and his arms spread outwards. Travis expands his form to take up space next to Taylor. In the animal kingdom, animals expand their bodies to look larger, more intimidating, or harder to swallow when threatened by predators. Travis feels as if his new wife’s safety is his responsibility.
“Travis holds Taylor’s hand on the short trip back to the car, in an extremely protective way. Not only is his palm wrapped around hers protectively, but his wrist is bent, forming a little roof of protection over her hand. Travis doesn’t let go of Taylor’s hand until he absolutely has to, and even then, his head swivels as he looks around to make sure that nothing can harm his darling wife.”
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