Taylor Swift has a famous younger brother who has gone on to become a Hollywood actor

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By James Kay

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It turns out that Taylor Swift isn't the only famous person in her family!

Taylor, 34, is one of the biggest music artists on the planet right now, as her Eras Tour is currently in the middle of its European leg.

GettyImages-1425749502.jpgTaylor Swift has a pretty famous brother. Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty

If you've attempted to get tickets to her shows, you'll have found out just how popular she is.

Despite her being extremely famous, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that her brother is also well-known in his own right!

Her brother, Austin Swift, 32, has made a name for himself in the film world.

After earning a film degree from a university in Indiana, Austin began his career in local theater. He later secured an internship at Lionsgate, where he was responsible for creating screeners for movies, per PEOPLE.

His big break came in 2016 with a debut role in the psychological thriller I.T., starring alongside Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, and Anna Friel.

GettyImages-462229607.jpgTaylor and Austin in 2014. Credit: Charley Gallay/Getty

Austin’s acting career continued to flourish with roles in the crime drama Live by Night with Ben Affleck, the political drama Embeds, and the sitcom Still the King.

Beyond his growing filmography, Austin shares a close bond with his Grammy-winning sister.

Taylor famously skipped the MTV Europe Music Awards to attend one of Austin's university performances.

In 2020, she posted a heartfelt photo on National Siblings Day, calling Austin "one of my best pals".

The Swift siblings have always shown strong support for each other. Taylor has frequently acknowledged Austin's work on social media, and he has supported her through various tours.

GettyImages-625461910.jpgThe siblings are very supportive of each other. Credit: Bruce Glikas/Getty

Austin has also posted touching tributes to Taylor. When she publicly supported Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterm elections, he shared her statement, writing: “When you thought you couldn't respect your best friend any more than you already do. And then you do.”

For Taylor’s 29th birthday, he posted a childhood photo of the siblings, accompanied by a heartfelt message: “I have always had a best friend, a role model, and a caring, tireless, dedicated champion in my corner.

"You have pulled me out of fires and carried me up mountains. The gift of getting to witness you become the wonderful person you are today has been the greatest privilege and honor of my life.”


In 2022, Austin earned his first ACM nomination, alongside Taylor and her close friend Blake Lively, for the video of the year category for their collaboration on the 'I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)' music video.

Celebrating the nomination on Instagram, he wrote: "I was so lucky to get to work with Blake, Taylor, and the entire amazing team behind the video for 'I Bet You Think About Me' and now I am so proud and thankful that we've been nominated for the ACM award for video of the year!"

Featured image credit: Bruce Glikas/Getty

Taylor Swift has a famous younger brother who has gone on to become a Hollywood actor

vt-author-image

By James Kay

Article saved!Article saved!

It turns out that Taylor Swift isn't the only famous person in her family!

Taylor, 34, is one of the biggest music artists on the planet right now, as her Eras Tour is currently in the middle of its European leg.

GettyImages-1425749502.jpgTaylor Swift has a pretty famous brother. Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty

If you've attempted to get tickets to her shows, you'll have found out just how popular she is.

Despite her being extremely famous, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that her brother is also well-known in his own right!

Her brother, Austin Swift, 32, has made a name for himself in the film world.

After earning a film degree from a university in Indiana, Austin began his career in local theater. He later secured an internship at Lionsgate, where he was responsible for creating screeners for movies, per PEOPLE.

His big break came in 2016 with a debut role in the psychological thriller I.T., starring alongside Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, and Anna Friel.

GettyImages-462229607.jpgTaylor and Austin in 2014. Credit: Charley Gallay/Getty

Austin’s acting career continued to flourish with roles in the crime drama Live by Night with Ben Affleck, the political drama Embeds, and the sitcom Still the King.

Beyond his growing filmography, Austin shares a close bond with his Grammy-winning sister.

Taylor famously skipped the MTV Europe Music Awards to attend one of Austin's university performances.

In 2020, she posted a heartfelt photo on National Siblings Day, calling Austin "one of my best pals".

The Swift siblings have always shown strong support for each other. Taylor has frequently acknowledged Austin's work on social media, and he has supported her through various tours.

GettyImages-625461910.jpgThe siblings are very supportive of each other. Credit: Bruce Glikas/Getty

Austin has also posted touching tributes to Taylor. When she publicly supported Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterm elections, he shared her statement, writing: “When you thought you couldn't respect your best friend any more than you already do. And then you do.”

For Taylor’s 29th birthday, he posted a childhood photo of the siblings, accompanied by a heartfelt message: “I have always had a best friend, a role model, and a caring, tireless, dedicated champion in my corner.

"You have pulled me out of fires and carried me up mountains. The gift of getting to witness you become the wonderful person you are today has been the greatest privilege and honor of my life.”


In 2022, Austin earned his first ACM nomination, alongside Taylor and her close friend Blake Lively, for the video of the year category for their collaboration on the 'I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)' music video.

Celebrating the nomination on Instagram, he wrote: "I was so lucky to get to work with Blake, Taylor, and the entire amazing team behind the video for 'I Bet You Think About Me' and now I am so proud and thankful that we've been nominated for the ACM award for video of the year!"

Featured image credit: Bruce Glikas/Getty