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Hollywood, FL - Patients and staff at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood received an unforgettable surprise on Friday when international music icon Taylor Swift made an unannounced visit, brightening spirits and spreading joy throughout the facility.
The 14-time Grammy winner spent time personally greeting young patients, posing for photos, and gifting signed memorabilia, including autographed books.
Her visit, which took place one day after attending Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, was widely shared on social media and quickly gained national attention.
In a video posted by the hospital’s official account on X, Swift can be seen walking into a patient’s room and introducing herself, prompting a visibly shocked reaction from a young girl named Zoe.
Swift complimented Zoe’s nail design, calling it “beautiful” and asking for a hug before wishing her a speedy recovery.
Zoe, stunned, responded after the encounter, “Holy cow, I just hugged Taylor Swift.”
Another clip shows a different patient covering their mouth in disbelief as Swift enters and compliments the room’s decorations before warmly introducing herself and greeting the patient’s twin sister via FaceTime.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital shared photos from the visit, capturing moments of laughter, hugs, and emotional exchanges with patients and healthcare staff.
The hospital praised Swift’s kindness, tweeting that she had transformed the hallways into “a place of joy, comfort, and connection.”
The star’s appearance in Florida follows a similar hospital visit she made in December of 2024 to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.