Taylor Swift’s romantic tendencies extend beyond her music, as she recently played matchmaker for her close friend Gigi Hadid and her new beau, Bradley Cooper. The Grammy-winning artist generously offered her sprawling Rhode Island mansion to the couple as a secluded retreat to nurture their budding romance.
This gesture is in line with Taylor’s affection for love stories, and her desire to bring the magic of romance into the lives of her friends. The source elaborated, saying, “Taylor is a total romantic and loves playing cupid for her friends.”
Although Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper each have their own homes in New York, they sought a more private environment to explore their newfound connection. Taylor was more than willing to facilitate this by granting them exclusive access to her opulent Rhode Island residence.
Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion, nestled in Watch Hill, offers a resplendent escape. It’s a 12,000-square-foot abode sitting atop the highest point in the area. With seven bedrooms, numerous fireplaces, and a picturesque pool overlooking 700 feet of coastline and the serene Little Narragansett Bay, it’s the perfect love nest.
Swift acquired this historic estate in 2013 for a reported $17.75 million. Her ownership of the mansion is even celebrated in her music, most notably in the song “The Last Great American Dynasty,” inspired by Rebekah Harkness, the mansion’s original owner.
Over the years, Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion has been the backdrop for many legendary Fourth of July celebrations and star-studded soirées, welcoming A-list guests from far and wide.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, who were first spotted together on October 5th dining at the famous Via Carota in New York’s West Village, have been the focus of romance rumors since then. A few days later, photographs captured the duo returning to New York from what appeared to be a weekend getaway to Rhode Island.
Taylor Swift’s kindness has indeed created an ideal environment for two of Hollywood’s newest lovebirds, showing once again that a friend in Taylor is a friend in the highest of places.