Taylor Swift attended the premiere ofToy Story 5on the night of Tuesday, June 9, in Los Angeles, and caught attention with a look that paid direct homage to Bo Peep, a classic character from the Disney-Pixar franchise.
The 36-year-old singer chose an off-the-shoulder white mini dress from the brand Erdem, with a delicate floral print, which recalls the iconic look of the sheep shepherd. The minimalist and elegant style reinforced the connection with the film’s universe, for which she recorded the track “I Knew It, I Knew You”.
In addition to posing on the red carpet, Swift interacted with the cast and was seen holding a VHS copy of the firstToy Story, autographed by other participants. The appearance took place just a few weeks after the song’s release, on June 5th.
Taylor Swift’s song breaks records on streaming platforms
“I Knew It, I Knew You” recorded historic premieres on audio services. Apple Music named the track as the biggest country single of 2026 on the platform and the all-time record for biggest soundtrack single based on first-day plays.
On Spotify, the song became the most played in a single day by a female artist in the country genre in the platform’s history. Amazon Music, in turn, highlighted the biggest global streaming debut in the first 24 hours of any song in 2026.
The track, with country influences marked by harmonica and banjo, was created especially for Jessie, a character that Swift helped immortalize in pop culture through the soundtrack.
Childhood connection and return to the red carpet
Swift revealed on Instagram a personal connection with the franchise, which she has followed since she was 5 years old. “Writing this song was like a musical departure and a return home at the same time,” wrote the artist, highlighting the challenge and naturalness of creating something for Jessie.
This was Swift’s first appearance on the red carpet since the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March 2026. In recent months, she has been frequently seen on the streets of New York, maintaining a style that mixes romantic and casual elements, including amid her engagement to Travis Kelce.
Toy Story 5 hits theaters soon
The film, directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, brings back Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, now confronting the world of technology.Toy Story 5is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026 in theaters.
Swift’s participation in the soundtrack and promotion of the film reinforces Pixar’s strategy of connecting generations of fans through affectionate references and new musical talents.
