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Taylor Swift is the acting sweetheart of a nation (America). Because of her title, we shall judge the successfulness of her Independence Day celebration and determine whether or not it was truly as American as apple pie.
Celebrity Participation:
The guest list was famous people melting pot: model Martha Hunt (US), Gigi Hadid (US), Joe Jonas (US), the Haim sisters (US) and singer, Serayah (US). +3
Ed Sheeran (UK) and Calvin Harris (UK) were also present. -4
Activities:
Guests were seen grilling, taking jumping photos in patriotic towels, and sitting by a pool with an inflatable slip n' slide.+5
There were also piggy-backs with a Scottish boyfriend. -2
Attire:
The host primarily wore old timey swimwear while guests were treated to American flag-inspired onesies. +6
Lightening Round:
There was a flag cake with sparklers! +10
The verdict:
Taylor Swift's Fourth of July was as all American as eighteen slices of apple pie.