One crew member associated with Taylor Swift’s tour certainly has a reason to feel valued, as the singer expressed her gratitude to her team for their role in making the tour successful.
A Twitter post that has gained significant attention showcases a handwritten note from Taylor Swift, expressing thanks and disclosing the crew member’s bonus.
The note states: “Thank you for you superb work on the U.S. leg of The Eras Tour!! Your well-deserved bonus is $100,000. Love, Taylor.”
Indeed, $100,000 as a bonus… that’s bound to make the effort worthwhile.
Social media users lauded the singer for her remarkable generosity and the personal touch of the handwritten note.
One individual remarked: “How kind! The bonus was very generous, but a taking the time to hand write a thank you note…that really says a lot!”
Another expressed: “Holy s***, Taylor just changed someone’s ENTIRE LIFE with one letter.Who gets a $100k bonus AND a personal note from a global superstar?This isn’t just generosity – it’s next level human kindness. Absolute QUEEN move.”
Someone else noted: “btw this was a BONUS…. like they got 100k on top of their salary !! taylor always takes care of her dancers/singers/crew.”
And another added: “What an amazing human being she is. If only more celebrities and billionaires were like her.”
For those who assumed this was a unique occurrence, Swift’s generosity extends beyond just one individual.
A report from PEOPLE last year highlighted that over the previous two years, Swift distributed $197 million in bonuses to her entire tour team.
This included truck drivers, caterers, instrument technicians, merchandise team members, lighting, sound, production staff and assistants, carpenters, dancers, band members, security personnel, choreographers, pyrotechnics experts, riggers, hair and makeup artists, wardrobe specialists, physical therapists, and video team members.
Essentially, anyone who contributed to ensuring the singer delivered outstanding performances for her fans night after night.
Whether you’re a fan of Taylor Swift or not, this tale is bound to bring a smile to your face.