Taylor Swift - The Man (official Video) Apr 2026

True to Swift's style, the video is packed with symbolic "Easter eggs," particularly regarding her battle for her master recordings:

: At the end, the real Taylor Swift appears as the director, telling Tyler to be "more likeable" and "sexier," flipping the common critiques women face in the entertainment industry. Hidden Meanings (Easter Eggs) Taylor Swift - The Man (Official Video)

Released on February 27, 2020, Taylor Swift 's music video for "" serves as her solo directorial debut and a sharp satirical critique of the gender double standards and toxic masculinity she has navigated throughout her career. Swift underwent five hours of prosthetic makeup daily to transform into her male alter-ego, " Tyler Swift ," whose voice was provided by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson . Visual Satire & Symbolic Imagery True to Swift's style, the video is packed

: Tyler loses his temper on a tennis court, which many observers noted mirrored the 2018 US Open controversy surrounding Serena Williams. Visual Satire & Symbolic Imagery : Tyler loses

: A "Missing" sign for her albums is posted next to a "No Scooters" sign, a direct jab at Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta.

: A reference to The Wolf of Wall Street , showing Tyler being cheered for aggressive, hedonistic behavior in a corporate setting.

The video uses Tyler Swift to portray various behaviors that are often socially tolerated—or even celebrated—in men but criticized in women: