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Why Did Taylor Swift Hand Her Phone to Steven Spielberg?

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Dancing with their hands free.

Taylor Swift requested Steven Spielberg film her dancing with Travis Kelce at her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction Thursday.

In a playful X video posted by Variety, the Grammy winner held her phone in selfie mode while rocking out with her partner to John Fogerty singing “Fortunate Son.”

Taylor Swift flexing her arm at the 55th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala.

Taylor Swift had a legendary filmmaker record herself and Travis Kelce dancing at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday. AP Photo/Evan Agostini

Taylor Swift holding a Songwriters Hall of Fame award with Steven Spielberg.

The pop star was spotted handing her phone to Steven Spielberg at Thursday’s event. Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame

At the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, Taylor Swift goes Spielberg mode as she and Travis Kelce dance along to John Fogerty (and his sons) performing ‘Fortunate Son’ pic.twitter.com/hFtXH6bnSV

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 12, 2026

After a brief exchange with Spielberg, Swift handed over her cell phone.

The 36-year-old continued to get her groove on with Kelce, also 36, while the Oscar winner filmed the pair and then panned over to the performance.

Spielberg filmed other audience members as Swift and Kelce shared a sweet PDA moment beside him.

Taylor Swift, viewed from behind, raising her hands in the air amidst a seated audience.

The director got footage of Swift and her fiancé rocking out to a “Fortunate Son” performance. AP Photo/Evan Agostini

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Steven Spielberg in the audience at the 55th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala.

Spielberg then panned to the stage — and then the rest of the crowd. AP Photo/Evan Agostini

Social media users raved over the “crossover” moment and begged Swift to share the video.

One tweeted, “She casually handed her phone to one of the most popular filmmakers in the world and told him to make himself useful.”

Another added, “Not Spielberg taking control of her vlog. Icons.”

Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg sitting at a table.

Social media users gushed over the “iconic … crossover” (pictured above in January 2010) via X. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg standing together.

One joked that Swift (pictured above in January 2010) told Spielberg to “make himself useful.” WireImage

While the athlete did not walk the event’s red carpet with Swift, he was photographed seated with the “Love Story” singer inside the Marriott Marquis Hotel, along with their moms, Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce.

Many gushed over the engaged couple, with one dubbing Kelce Swift’s “forever dance partner.”

The Kansas City Chiefs player, notably, flew from his team’s Missouri minicamp to New York City on Thursday to support his wife-to-be.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walking side-by-side in a basketball arena.

Others called Kelce (pictured above on May 23), who flew to NYC from Missouri for the occasion, Swift’s “forever dance partner.” NBAE via Getty Images

Taylor Swift on a red carpet in a black, strapless, floral-patterned dress with a thigh-high slit.

Swift, who made history Thursday night, attended the event in a strapless floral gown. AFP via Getty Images

Taylor, who stunned in a custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown, made history at the Manhattan event as the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The pop star teared up in her acceptance speech while thanking her family members.

Taylor is expected to take part in another milestone moment — her wedding — next month, with Page Six hearing she will marry Travis in Madison Square Garden on July 3 weekend.