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Taylor Swift surprises Children’s Mercy patient with designer outfit that matches hers

Taylor Swift, seen here arriving at the Chiefs-Texans game at Arrowhead on Saturday, has surprised yet another Children’s Mercy hospital patient with a holiday gift.
Taylor Swift, seen here arriving at the Chiefs-Texans game at Arrowhead on Saturday, has surprised yet another Children’s Mercy hospital patient with a holiday gift. tljunglad@kcstar.com

Taylor Swift has played Santa Claus for yet another Children’s Mercy hospital patient.

On Sunday, a young patient named Naya posted a TikTok revealing that the superstar sent her a tartan ensemble just like the one Swift wore on a surprise visit to the hospital Dec. 12.

Swift met with patients and staff the day before her 35th birthday.

She wore a coordinating $2,250 plaid shirt and $2,250 pleated tartan miniskirt by Miu Miu. And when Maya opened her gift from Swift, she found the same ensemble in the boxes.

“She is soo amazing im soo blessed, i love you Tay Swizzle you’re literally the Best,” Naya said in the video’s caption.

@msnaya11 She is soo amazing im soo blessed, i love you Tay Swizzle you’re literally the Best#virallllllllllllllllllllllllll #viral #fypage #trending #fy #fypシ #fyp #nayajade #msnaya11 #taylorswift #traviskelce #cheifs @Taylor Swift ♬ original sound - ɴᴀʏᴀ ᴊᴀᴅᴇ

A video of Naya meeting Swift at the hospital went viral. It showed Swift signing an Eras Tour book for her as the singer thanked Naya for calling her outfit “tea.”

“Yes, everything about it. Your hair!” Naya said.

“You made my day with that,” Swift told her.

The two also made a TikTok together set to Swift’s “Bad Blood.”

@msnaya11 #taylorswift #nayajade #fyp #fy #fypシ #vi #traviskelce #childrenshospital @blrrdbahswitchesdrcs @Taylor Swift ♬ original sound - ɴᴀʏᴀ ᴊᴀᴅᴇ

Swift included a handwritten note with the gift that read: “When you asked where I got it, I purposely didn’t tell you because I had a plan :) Picked you up a few things I hope you’ll think are tea. Ha.…Merry Christmas! Love, Taylor.”

Swift has done a bit of holiday shopping for Kansas City’s kids.

A video posted the day after Swift’s hospital visit showed that the singer sent another young patient a $600 Dyson Airwrap hair dryer/styler, one of the hottest gifts this holiday season, with a note that said: “In case Santa doesn’t come through. Love, Taylor.”

This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 10:40 AM.

Lisa Gutierrez
The Kansas City Star
Lisa Gutierrez has been a reporter for The Kansas City Star since 2000. She learned journalism at the University of Kansas, her alma mater. She writes about pop culture, local celebrities, trends and life in the metro through its people. Oh, and dogs. You can reach her at lgutierrez@kcstar.com or follow her on Twitter - @LisaGinKC.
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