Becoming Tate McRae: The Pop Sensation on Navigating Fame, Treating Work Like ‘a Fantasy’ and Getting Taylor Swift’s ‘Amazing’ Sourdough Bread
Pop star Tate McRae reflects on adjusting to life after the enormous success of her "Miss Possessive" world tour, an 88-date run that grossed more than $100 million, in a new interview marking her move from Los Angeles to New York. Now 23, McRae describes struggling with the intensity of fame — she says she cannot even recall details of her tour finale at the Kia Forum — while trying to carve out a normal life in her adopted city, a balance that matters as she navigates the pressures often associated with young stars thrust into the spotlight.
In the piece, McRae recounts attending a Knicks playoff game with friend Hailey Bieber, settling into her NoHo neighbourhood, and picking up small domestic routines such as cooking ground turkey, eggs and air-fryer sweet potatoes, alongside reading Sidney Sheldon's novel "Master of the Game". She credits journalling with helping her retain a sense of identity amid the scale of her fame, noting her fanbase, nicknamed the "Tater Tots", numbered more than a million at recent shows. The article's title also references Taylor Swift's sourdough bread, though the provided text is cut off before detailing that anecdote.
- Tate McRae opens up about adjusting to fame after her $100m-grossing tour.
- She moved from LA to New York, seeking anonymity and normalcy.
- Journalling helps her hold onto her identity amid overwhelming attention.