Actress and comedian Mindy Kaling had an absolute blast as she attended the first night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Kaling embodied the ultimate Swiftie experience, rocking 1989 merch and raving about the concert on Instagram afterward.
Kaling documented her epic Swiftie night out through a series of Instagram photos and videos. In the captions, she professed her love for the pop superstar and the magical wonderland of the Eras Tour.
“I am a huge @taylorswift fan and get so much joy from her music,” wrote Kaling. “Going to her concert is like entering an enchanted fairy kingdom of talent, hard work, confetti and teamwork.”
The Office star wore a 1989 t-shirt to show her love for one of Swift’s most iconic albums. She accessorized with candy-colored friendship bracelets covering both forearms, likely obtained by trading with other fans at the concert.
Kaling amassed an impressive collection of bracelets, indicating she had numerous heartwarming interactions with fellow Swifties in her section. The accessories perfectly complemented her ecstatic mood.
The Instagram post featured highlights from several eras of Swift’s career. Clips showed Kaling gleefully singing along to hits like Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, and more. She mentioned one video of herself shouting the words to Delicate also failed to make the cut.
In the comments, Kaling discussed how much she enjoyed the opening acts as well. She called Gracie Abrams “a dreamy angel” and gushed over owning Phoebe Bridgers’ album.
Kaling’s caption summed up her sheer joy at experiencing the magic of a Taylor Swift show. She said the concert left her feeling “lighter and breathless” thanks to Swift’s “brilliant songwriting, finessed performance, flawless vocals and so much charm.”
The actress joined a star-studded crowd of celebrities living their best Swiftie lives on night one in LA. The guest list included Alexandra Daddario, Lupita Nyong’o, Brie Larson, and many more. More big names like Kristen Bell and Max Greenfield attended the following night.
As Swift continues her run of six shows in Los Angeles, there is sure to be an endless parade of A-listers trying to get tickets. The Eras Tour has become one of the hottest events in town, thanks to Swift’s ability to create an immersive world for fans.
For diehard Swifties like Mindy Kaling, the Eras Tour offers the chance to celebrate the different musical eras of their idol. Kaling’s outfit and accessories paid homage to 1989, while her videos showed her rocking out to earlier and later hits.
The concert series has arrived just as speculation over Swift’s next re-recorded album reaches fever pitch. Many theorize Swift might announce the release date for 1989 (Taylor’s Version) during her LA shows.
Whether or not that happens, Kaling is already perfectly dressed for the occasion in her brilliant 1989 merch. Her Instagram post encapsulates the euphoria Swift’s music inspires in her loyal fanbase.
As Swift prepares to wrap up the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, these concerts create joyous nights for Swifties to unite. Stars like Kaling get to relive their wonderstruck teenage years and leave breathing a little deeper, just as Swift’s songs intend.
