Suki Waterhouse, the “Good Looking” singer, found herself in a surreal moment after opening for Taylor Swift during one of her Eras Tour stops in London on Saturday, Aug. 17. A day later, the 32-year-old artist still couldn’t believe the experience.
A Sentimental Instagram Post
On Sunday, Aug. 18, Waterhouse took to Instagram to share her emotions, including a heartfelt backstage photo of her and Swift, 34, embracing at Wembley Stadium, along with some heartwarming footage from the evening. In one clip, Waterhouse is seen dancing to Swift’s song “Karma” in the stadium’s stands, swinging her hair joyfully, while another video shows Swift thanking and praising Waterhouse for her opening set.
Taylor Swift’s Praise
“She’s someone I get to call a friend,” Swift told the crowd in the footage. “I’ve been such a fan of her music for so long. She absolutely crushed it here tonight, and this was her hometown show.” Swift then encouraged the audience, “Give it up for Suki Waterhouse!” as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Reflecting on the Experience
In the caption of her post, Waterhouse reflected on her journey, revealing that “the last time I was at Wembley I was dancing my ass off at the Reputation tour!” She continued, “Never did I think the next time I’d be here would be opening for my favourite artist with my friends and family in the crowd 🥹. Thank you @taylorswift for this once in a lifetime opportunity to perform in my beloved London and for the unwavering support in my own journey as an artist.” She also added, “You are the world’s biggest and brightest star. I love you so much.”
A Life-Changing Moment
Waterhouse expressed how the experience had a profound impact on her, joking, “My nervous system will never be the same after last night.” Referencing the final image in her photo dump—a throwback shot of her wearing Swift’s 1989 merch—she concluded with excitement, “Someone go tell this girl on the last slide she just opened for ERAS BABY!!! ❤️.”
The Honor of Opening for Taylor Swift
Waterhouse had first celebrated her one-night stint as an Eras Tour opener earlier this month. On Aug. 5, she shared her excitement on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “It feels like an honour to simply exist at the same time as @taylorswift, let alone be an opener for her on the biggest and best tour ever 😭😭.” She added, “A dream come true that I never want to wake up from. Playing at wembley stadium in my hometown!! See you august 17th at THE ERAS TOUR.”
Suki Waterhouse’s Reaction to the News
In an interview with Rolling Stone published ahead of the Aug. 17 show, Waterhouse opened up about how she felt upon learning she would be opening for one of her longtime music idols. “I was dreaming, dreaming, dreaming of this happening,” she shared with the outlet. “I was manifesting super hard. So when [I found out], I was like, ‘Yes, dreams can come true.’ “
