Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner displayed contrasting emotions during their unexpected run-in at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
Body language expert Susan Constantine exclusively spoke with Page Six after the unlikely duo was seen hugging on the court at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Constantine said that the “contrast” was “notable” between the two women Wednesday night, from a behavioral intelligence perspective.
“Taylor’s demeanor appeared more reserved and measured, while Kylie’s presentation was more expressive and energetic,” Constantine said. “The interaction itself was friendly, but the intensity of engagement appeared unequal, with Kylie displaying greater outward enthusiasm than Taylor.”
Constantine observed Swift appearing to be “somewhat reluctant” to engage with Jenner.
“As Kylie approached, Taylor’s shoulder remained slightly angled away, and her greeting was brief, consisting of a brief acknowledgment before a short embrace,” she added.
The behavioral analyst said that the pop star’s “light pat” on Jenner’s shoulder was a gesture “often associated with connection, reassurance or social warmth.”
In contrast, Constantine said the Kylie Cosmetics founder had a “more animated response” toward Swift.
“Her eyes widened noticeably; her facial expression conveyed surprise and excitement and her vocal tone rose in pitch,” Constantine said.
Jenner’s behavior was more commonly associated with “heightened emotional arousal and enthusiasm.”
“Whether this reflected genuine excitement, social performance or a combination of both would require additional context and a broader behavioral baseline,” Constantine said.
In a now-viral social media video, the “Cruel Summer” singer and Jenner could be seen embracing after the Knicks’ nail-biter 106-107 victory over the Spurs.
Jenner, 28, greeted the songstress, 36, with a chipper “Hi!” before expressing her excitement over the game. She then turned to another friend, and Swift chatted with others around her.
Swift attended the game with Este Haim and Alana Haim, coordinating in punny shirts while seated courtside.
Jenner, for her part, sat in the Garden’s iconic celebrity row with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, a lifelong Knicks fan.
The cordial greeting came as a surprise to fans, as Jenner’s sister Kim Kardashian had a longtime feud with Swift.
The Skims founder, 45, and Swift became enemies when the former publicly released edited recordings of the singer’s 2016 phone call with Kanye West amid a dispute over lyrics in his song “Famous.”
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