Taylor Swift Wears '13' On Hand: What Does It Mean?

Taylor Swift has a history with the number 13, which she considers her lucky number.

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The number 13 has appeared in many of her music videos, album covers, and even her merchandise.

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Some fans speculate that the number on her hand could be a hint about her upcoming album, which would be her 13th studio album.

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Others believe it could be a tribute to her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, whose birthday is on February 21 (2+1=3), and who will turn 30 this year (3+0=3).

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Another theory is that it could be a nod to her upcoming role in the movie adaptation of the musical 'Cats', in which she plays the character Bombalurina, who is one of 13 cats.

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