Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sparks emotional reactions offstage

Taylor Swift has once again proven why she’s not just a global superstar, but a boss with a heart of gold.

The 36-year-old pop superstar left her Eras Tour staff stunned, emotional and, in some cases, nearly fainting after handing out jaw-dropping bonuses as a thank-you for helping turn her 149-show world tour into history. 

According to People, Taylor shared a staggering $197 million with the crew who worked behind the scenes on the record-breaking trek.

In her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, cameras captured the raw reactions as envelopes were opened. 

Production assistant Max Holmes was visibly shaken after seeing his bonus, gasping, “I’m gonna pass out,” as tears filled the room.

The Bad Blood singer explained that “bonus day” was deeply important to her, saying she wanted to set a new standard for touring. 

“If the tour grosses more, they get more,” she said, making it clear that success should be shared.

The emotional moment continued as dancer Kameron Saunders read aloud a handwritten note from the songstress, thanking her for the sacrifices made on the road.

That included time away from family, before revealing a massive cash gift that left the group in tears.

This isn’t the first time she has made headlines for her generosity. 

In 2023, she reportedly gave out $55 million in bonuses, and earlier this year, she stunned fans again by gifting $100,000 each to around 50 tour truck drivers.

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