John Legend said he’s “always respected” Taylor Swift for being “willing to take that risk” in openly sharing her political views.

The EGOT winner, who has been vocal about his support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, recently told The Independent that he understands it’s more difficult for the pop superstar to speak out given her fanbase.

“It was always really difficult for Taylor to speak out for liberal and progressive candidates coming from the country music world, where the fanbase is a lot more conservative,” Legend said. “It was riskier for her to start speaking out about politics than it is for me. I always respected the fact that she was willing to take that risk.”

John Legend has recently opened up about his admiration for Taylor Swift’s political boldness, reflecting on the risk she took when she voiced her political views publicly.

He noted, “It was riskier for her to start speaking out about politics than it is for me,” adding that he has “always respected the fact that she was willing to take that risk.”

The EGOT winner, known for his soulful music, has now ventured into children’s music with his new album My Favorite Dream. Legend has been singing to his children since they were born, leading him to create music that appeals to children and maintains his musical standards.

“My goal was to hold myself to the same musical standard that I would for any other album,” he said.

Beyond music, Legend discussed the online trolling he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, often face. While this used to affect them, he shared, “We became numb to it,” emphasizing that they now focus on their confidence as parents rather than the critiques from the public.

Legend’s latest work sees him balancing multiple roles, from parenting to political advocacy, proving he remains relevant and thoughtful in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape.