Pop phenomenon Taylor Swift has left a lasting impression on millions — fans, critics, and fellow artists alike — but few have described her impact quite as earnestly as singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes. In a recent series of interviews and appearances, Mendes opened up about what it was really like to meet and work with Swift, and how she completely took his breath away.

“She’s gorgeous, and she’s the nicest person you’ve ever met in your life,” Mendes gushed. “She’s just so humble. I mean, I love her so much. Every time she walked up to me, I was like… I can’t breathe all of a sudden.”

The sincerity in his voice was unmistakable as he recalled their time together. Mendes, who once toured with Swift, shared stories about how she made a lasting impression not just as an artist, but as a person. “She doesn’t just show up for the show and hide backstage. She’s out there the whole day, eating lunch with the crew, talking to everyone. She’s just everywhere. She makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger.”

During their tour together, Mendes admitted to feeling overwhelmed by Swift’s presence, saying, “She came up to me and asked if I was nervous, and I said yes. I told her I just didn’t want to mess up. And she said, ‘Everyone in the audience is here to have fun and support you. Nobody’s here to judge you.’ That changed the way I see performing forever.”

For Mendes, that moment of guidance from Taylor was pivotal. “I realized it’s not about being perfect. It’s about enjoying it. That’s the biggest thing I learned from her — watching her have fun on stage, beaming happiness. That’s what live music is all about.”

And Mendes isn’t the only one singing Taylor’s praises. A wave of artists across genres have spoken publicly about her kindness, generosity, and sheer talent. Whether it’s Ed Sheeran talking about her strategic genius and songwriting brilliance, or young artists expressing how her raw, emotional lyrics taught them how to write from the heart — Swift’s influence is undeniable.

“She’s not just a great artist. She’s got a huge heart,” said one fellow performer. “The way she treats her fans, the way she supports other artists — it’s inspiring.”

Even celebrities from outside the music industry have been moved by Swift’s presence. “If you don’t like Taylor Swift,” one actor quipped, “you just don’t understand things.”

As Mendes reflected on her success — from billion-dollar tours to blockbuster films — he didn’t seem surprised. “She’s incredible. A hell of a songwriter. A great performer. And just genuinely kind. I totally get why people are obsessed with her.”

Whether it’s mentoring rising stars, delivering emotional anthems, or redefining the live concert experience with her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has shown time and again that her greatest power might not be her fame — but her heart.

As one artist summed it up best: “Taylor Swift became Taylor Swift because she’s Taylor Swift.”

And for Shawn Mendes, that moment of meeting her wasn’t just memorable — it was transformative.