Taylor Swift Surprises Patients at Florida's Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Taylor Swift brought joy and unexpected magic to young patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, during a surprise visit on June 12, 2025.

Just one day after being seen with Travis Kelce at the Stanley Cup Final, Taylor Swift made an unannounced stop at the hospital to spend time with patients, their families, and medical staff. Swift posed for photos, shared hugs, and handed out signed copies of her book.

"You made this a day we’ll never shake off," the hospital shared on Instagram on June 14, 2025, posting a series of photos from the visit. "Thank you, @taylorswift for bringing your support and kindness to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. You turned hospital hallways into a place of joy, comfort, and connection."

In one video from the post, Swift gently introduced herself to a young patient named Zoe, sitting beside her bed and saying, "When you're going through so much, you're so amazing to be so positive and so friendly to us." The moment ended with Swift asking, "Could I have a hug?"

Another clip showed her visiting a different patient's room, where a child excitedly asked, "Wait, can I scream?" after realizing who she was.

The visit left a lasting impression not only on patients but also on staff, including Chief of Surgery Dr. Jill Whitehouse. "Undeniably one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the privilege of meeting," Whitehouse wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post alongside a photo with Swift.

"Thank you #taylorswift for making dreams come true for all of our patients, families, and staff today!" she ended her post.