Reality television star Kim Kardashian and singer-songwriter icon Taylor Swift have been in a very public – global, even – feud for over a decade now. However, though things have fizzled down a bit and some of the dust has settled, the well-known feud has resurfaced just in time for the 2026 Academy Awards.
Here’s what to know about the resurfaced feud and whether’s now fizzling or sizzling.
Kim Kardashian Made Recent Comments About Taylor Swift
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
In January 2026, Kim Kardashian sat down with her sister, Khloe Kardashian, on the latter’s podcast. During their conversation, Kim made remarks about liking Taylor Swift’s music and having several of her older songs on her personal playlists. Speaking on Khloe’s podcast, Khloe in Wonder Land, Kim gushed about Taylor Swift, saying, “I think I’ve said it. I have some of her older songs in my playlist. I’ve always though she’s like a super talented, great artist.”
Why is this important now? Well, Heavy Sports reported earlier today that Kim’s recent romantic link with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton may inspire the seven-time World Champion to quell some of his own feuds. The topic of conversation went on to be picked up by several outlets following Heavy Sports’ publication of the subject matter. Now, there are renewed discussions about what it means to settle a feud, how to behave with kindness and maturity, and what to do when a feud is seemingly one-sided (though, let’s be real, there are three sides to every story – yours, mine, and the truth).
With the buzz around the infamous feud between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian, Heavy Sports’ original coverage of the angle has since been picked up by other media outlets including Marca and Hindustan Times. The news is especially timely given Lewis Hamilton’s podium finish at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai this weekend.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Are Skipping The Oscars
Getty(L-R) Kristina O’Neill, Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian West, Demi Moore, and Kim Jones attend the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards sponsored by Samsung, Harry Winston, and Rémy Martin at MOMA on November 01, 2021 in New York City.
Though unrelated to the feud, Kim Kardashian will not be seen at the Academy Awards tonight – nor will Lewis Hamilton. No, they aren’t trying to dodge Taylor Swift nor any of Hamilton’s many frenemies from the F1 grid. Instead, they simply have travel logistics that make it impossible for them to make an appearance on the red carpet together tonight. Having just wrapped up the Chinese GP earlier today and taking the time zone into account, Lewis Hamilton is preparing to go from the Chinese Grand Prix to the Japanese Grand Prix, which is just a few days away. Hence, it makes sense that he stays within the Asian continent rather than jumping to and from North America. Similarly, Kim Kardashian is busy launching her collaboration between SKIMS and Nike while balancing being a mother to her four children.
Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian Feud Resurfaces Ahead of 2026 Oscars