Taylor Swift has kept a relatively low profile over the past few weeks and we may now know why:
She was trying to keep Timothy Sweet off her trail.
The singer obtained a restraining order yesterday against Sweet, who has been harassing her since January 2011 while sending off a stream of emails, letter and social media messages that profess his misguided affection for her.
Among the statements Sweet ha made:
- "If anyone in Taylor Swift's family gets killed, it is not my fault."
- "My wife, Taylor Swift (Sweet) and I live in Beverly Hills. I am in love with her. In conclusion, we treat each other with dignity and respect. I will carry a gun to protect her the rest of my life."
- "Dearest Taylor, I'll kill any man who gets in the way of our marriage. Message to John Kerry, Secretary of State. Message from YOUR Presidential Candidate."
A judge has ordered Sweet to stay 100 yards away from Swift and three members of her family... and thank goodness for that, right?
This is good timing for Swift, who needed a break after the public learned Jake Gyllenhaal took her virginity and then dumped her via text.
1. Taylor Swift Twerking
Taylor Swift Twerking and grinding against Taylor Swift in an amazing GIF mashup of Taylor Swift photos.
2. Taylor Swift: Grossed Out By Jelena Kiss
Watch Taylor Swift react to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez pecking each other on the cheek in this gif. It's rather classic.
3. Taylor Swift VMA Cursing
Taylor Swift curses off Harry Styles in this photo from the MTV Video Music Awards. It's easy to see what she's saying.
4. Taylor Swift Whips Her Hair
Taylor Swift whips her hair back and forth at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
5. Taylor Swift Dancing at the Grammys
Taylor Swift is seen here dancing at the Grammy Awards in 2014. To the surprise of no one.
6. Taylor Swift Screaming
Scared Taylor Swift is scared! Maybe her latest boyfriend will protect her!
7. Taylor Swift Twirls
Taylor Swift twirls her dress. She better watch out for Kenya Moore.
8. Taylor Swift Singing at CMAs
Taylor Swift sings and dances at every awards show. It's super, super awkward.
9. Taylor Swift Pathetic
Taylor Swift thought this was pathetic and wanted the world to know it. So now they know.
10. Taylor Swift Heart Hands
Taylor Swift loves to make heart hands. How can something be adorable and played out all at once?
11. Taylor Swift Bowtie
Taylor Swift rocks the bowtie and needs to keep it straight.
12. Taylor Swift Says Hi
Here's a gif of Taylor Swift saying "hi" for all those times when you need to say hi to someone but really don't want to.
13. Taylor Swift Laughing
When Taylor Swift laughs, it's kind of adorable. At least this one is.
14. Taylor Swift Blows Kisses
Here's a gif of Taylor Swift blowing kisses for all your kiss blowing needs.
15. Taylor Swift Loves to Dance
Taylor Swift LOVES to dance. Like, LOVES. A lot. And she's very awkward.
16. Taylor Swift Absurd
Taylor Swift thinks this is absurd, you guys. Maybe it is.
17. Justin Timberlake Winning GIF
Justin Timberlake is so excited to win an American Music Award! And Taylor Swift is so excited for him!
18. Taylor Swift Goes Punk
Taylor Swift likes to rock out with the best of them. She looks super awkward doing it, too.
19. Taylor Swift Grammy GIF
Taylor Swift at the 2014 Grammy Awards. High five from the queen of country!