Taylor Swift may be known worldwide for her chart-topping music and sold-out stadium tours, but beyond the spotlight, she values deep and meaningful personal connections. One such bond is with actress and model Jaime King, whose son, Leo, has the privilege of calling Swift his godmother. However, recent events surrounding King’s custody battle have reportedly left Swift heartbroken.
Taylor Swift shares a close bond with Jaime King and her godson Leo Thames
Taylor Swift and Jaime King share a long-standing friendship, one so strong that in 2015, King honored Swift by naming her the godmother of her newborn son, Leo Thames. At the time, Swift expressed her love for the little one in a touching way—she dedicated her song Never Grow Up to him during a concert.
“I wrote it when I was 18 or 19, but my friend just had a baby and she made me [his] godmother. I was holding this little baby the other night and I was just thinking differently,” Swift said at her 1989 tour stop in Santa Clara, California. “You’re holding onto something that’s so innocent and so perfect and has no idea what’s coming for it with the world.”
Since then, Taylor Swift has remained an important presence in Leo’s life, publicly showing her affection for him and celebrating milestones.
Jaime King recently lost custody of both her children in a difficult legal battle
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jaime King recently lost custody of her two sons, Leo, now 9, and James, 11, to her estranged husband, filmmaker Kyle Newman. According to People, court documents reveal that the judge’s decision was influenced by King’s struggles with addiction. As a result, she has been ordered to complete a six-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
While King is now focusing on her recovery, the ruling means she no longer has custody of her children, which has deeply affected those close to her—including Swift.
Taylor Swift is standing by Jaime King and staying committed to her godson
Reports suggest that Swift is “devastated” over the situation but remains unwavering in her support for King. According to Daily Mail, an insider shared, “[Swift] will always honor and cherish her commitment to being a godmother to Jaime’s son Leo, and any suggestions that she has ditched Jaime or Leo is false.”
Swift is known for standing by her friends through their most challenging times, and this situation is no different. The insider added, “Taylor has not been personally afflicted by the disease of addiction, luckily. But she has had many people who she cares about in her life who are and who have been. She has never walked away from anyone because of this.”
Swift’s role as a godmother extends beyond just Leo. In July 2024, she revealed she had taken on the role again for the children of close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. She even humorously referenced it in an Instagram post celebrating Reynolds’ movie Deadpool & Wolverine, writing, “Shout out to Wade Wilson, aka my godkids’ sperm donor.”
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Despite her global fame, Swift’s dedication to her personal relationships remains steadfast. Whether through touching tributes in her concerts or standing by friends in their darkest times, she continues to show that her loyalty goes far beyond the music industry. As Jaime King navigates this painful chapter, it’s clear that Swift will be there for both her and Leo every step of the way.
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