Leave it to Taylor Swift to turn a star-studded Hollywood premiere into a millennial nostalgia fest. At the Toy Story 5 premiere, the singer arrived with something far more interesting than designer accessories – a well-loved VHS copy of Toy Story. As she got it signed by the voiceover cast Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack, fans couldn't help wondering if this was the very same tape she watched as a child.
A Relic from 1995
The slightly worn VHS quickly became the star of the evening. Photos of Swift holding the tape spread across social media, with fans calling it “museum-worthy” and joking that she must have asked her mother to dig it out of an attic somewhere. For many, the moment was proof that no amount of fame or fortune can compete with childhood memories. One user wrote, “Taylor Swift pulling up to a Toy Story 5 premiere with a VHS like it’s 1995 again,” while another said, “She would’ve been about six when the first film came out.” A third user mentioned, “She’s worth $2 billion and still sentimental. Honestly iconic.” Access plus nostalgia? That’s not just merch. That’s collector’s-item territory.
I Was Absolutely Dazzled, Says Taylor Swift
The nostalgia didn’t end there. Swift also performed her new song, I Knew It, I Knew You, written for Toy Story 5, before joining Randy Newman for a rendition of the franchise’s iconic anthem, You’ve Got a Friend in Me. In a BTS clip, she admitted she was completely starstruck. Getting Newman’s blessing meant everything — especially since she’s the first songwriter outside of him to officially write for the Toy Story universe. “I was absolutely dazzled,” she said, calling it her favourite film in the franchise. Swift didn’t just attend the premiere — she brought a piece of her childhood with her and turned it into the night’s most memorable accessory.
