Carrie Underwood is said to be mapping out a focused plan to reassert herself as an A-list celebrity. Insiders believe her renewed drive and her fervent desire to relaunch her acting career may also be aimed at eclipsing her “rival” Taylor Swift’s success in the music industry.
According to RadarOnline, the 42-year-old has been rethinking her career path after her most recent album fell short of expectations. Rumors of friction between the artists have made headlines for years. Now, sources suggest that this long-running rivalry may be pushing her toward an ambitious comeback in another industry.
Carrie Underwood wants to do what Taylor Swift hasn’t done yet, says source
Taylor Swift’s high-profile movie appearances — “Cats” in 2019 and “Amsterdam” in 2022 — failed to connect with critics or audiences. However, Carrie Underwood’s 2021 cameo in “Cobra Kai” was met with much enthusiasm. That contrast, according to a source, has sparked her interest in securing a larger acting role. The insider described the idea of succeeding where the pop sensation has struggled as “sweet.”
Underwood has been spending more time in Los Angeles, meeting industry experts and learning the film and television landscape. She reportedly sees acting as a potential launchpad for a new chapter in her career. She is in a different phase of life, both professionally and personally, than Swift. Their differences trace back to the 35-year-old’s move from country to pop — a decision the country artist allegedly felt slighted the former genre.
Their opposing political stances have also widened the gap. Swift has expressed support for Kamala Harris, while Underwood performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration, a moment some took as a calculated jab. On American Idol, Carrie Underwood once described a contestant as “Taylor Swift-esque,” which was widely read as a subtle swipe at the pop star.
At the CMA Awards, Underwood and Brad Paisley famously teased Swift’s dating history. However, people close to Swift have downplayed any talks of animosity. But for the “How Great Thou Art” singer, sources say, the ongoing competition may now be part of what fuels her next chapter.
