Jeslyn Gorman, one of Taylor Swift’s backing singers on tour, shared rare photos of her and Swift hanging out during a break from the Eras tour.
On Saturday, January 4, the singer-songwriter posted a carousel of photos on Instagram showing her laughing, posing in front of scenic locations and relaxing with Swift, 35, and her fellow backing singers.
One photo shows Gorman, Swift and the rest lounging in swimsuits, while another photo includes the “Cruel Summer” singer striking a pose with her crew during a fun night out.
Gorman captioned her post with a tribute to 2024, specifically highlighting the lessons she learned during her time on the Eras Tour.
“Some things I learned in 2024,” she began. “Joy is medicine. Grace is a beautiful gift that we do not give ourselves enough. Don’t worry about the little things, you have a life to enjoy.”
Jeslyn Gorman (right) performs with Taylor Swift on November 14, 2024.
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She also added that “my chosen family is freaking awesome” and that I’m “loved more than in my wildest dreams,” an apparent nod to Swift’s 2014 hit “Wildest Dreams,” which she re-released in 2024.
This isn’t the first time Gorman has shared a loving message about her time working with the 14-time Grammy winner.
She posted a birthday tribute to Swift on the star’s 35th birthday on Dec. 13, writing, “To a girl whose heart shines through everything and everyone. You light a fire when you perform and you leave such a beautiful glow in every city you touch, because of who you are.”
“And not only was I blessed with a front row seat, but also a bit of your spotlight that you so generously shine on me and everyone else on that stage.. I will never take that kind of love for granted,” she continued.
She concluded the post with the words: “You gave so much of yourself this year, I hope you get all the love today and feel like the biggest hug possible.” I also hope that includes your poor foot. Happy birthday, my dear friend.”
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Jeslyn Gorman (second from left) performs with Taylor Swift on December 6, 2024.
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For her part, Swift has become known for her generosity and genuine appreciation of her employees and support staff.
In December, PEOPLE confirmed that the singer handed out a total of $197 million in bonuses to everyone who worked on her tour over the past two years — including truck drivers, caterers, instrument technicians, the sales team, lighting, sound, production staff and assistants, carpenters , dancers, band, singers, security, choreographers, pyrotechnicians, editing, hair, make-up, wardrobe, physical therapists and video team.
The record-breaking Eras Tour began in Arizona in March 2023 and ended in Vancouver on December 8, 2024.
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“We’ve been all over the world,” Swift told the crowd during her final performance. “We had so many adventures. It was the most exciting, powerful, electrifying, intense, challenging thing I’ve ever done in my entire life.”
According to The New York Times, The Eras Tour sold a total of $2,077,618,725 in tickets. The outlet said this was “double the gross ticket sales of any other concert tour in history,” citing the singer’s production company, Taylor Swift Touring.
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