Breaking News:Taylor Swift’s fans are legion. Why some call themselves ‘Senior Swifties’ — and how the pop star’s eras play a part.

Acertain image may come to mind when you think of a Taylor Swift fan — one of a teenage girl covered in friendship bracelets, wearing outfits that represent any of the pop star’s eras.

In reality, Swift’s audience comes from all walks of life. They’re moms who’ve found community on Twitter, Gen X-ers and Boomers who find inspiration in Swift’s lyrics and even people in their 90s who’ve found joy in dancing to her music.

“I think we take an almost parental pride in her brilliance as an artist, her work ethic, her financial acumen, her emotional genius and her kindness,” author Paul Slansky, a 73-year-old self-proclaimed “Senior Swiftie” who’s written about older Swift fans, told Yahoo Entertainment.

As Slansky explained, the term “Senior Swiftie” is a label given to older Swift fans, though it holds different meanings for people depending on their interpretation.

For some, it describes a fan that’s followed the artist since she released her self-titled debut album in 2006, who prides themself in witnessing all of Swift’s eras as she evolved from country star to pop royalty. For others, it simply describes Swift fans in their 30s, 40s and beyond who’ve recently taken an interest in Swift’s music.

Some millennials like Abby, 31, have found power in their “Senior Swiftie” status. The mom of one started the Twitter handle @SeniorSwifties in 2021, as a nod for parents who love to talk about all things Swift.

After joining stan Twitter [communities for Swift] a few years ago, I noticed quickly there were a few younger individuals that were calling anyone over the age of 25 old, so we went with it and started playing into the game, calling ourselves ‘senior,’” she told Yahoo Entertainment.

“When you get to bond with a number of other people that have similar interests and then find people in similar life stages — shout out to the #SwiftieMoms — you truly feel like you fit in,” she explained.