Who was Clara Bow? The original 'it girl' who inspired Taylor Swift's new song

Sky News— Taylor Swift's latest album has been out for less than a day - but fans and critics alike are already deep into decoding the meaning of her somewhat cryptic lyrics. The pop icon's mammoth project, The Tortured Poets Department, ended up being a secret double album, with the first part ending on a track simply titled Clara Bow. Unless you're something of a Hollywood history buff, the reference may have been lost on you. So here's what you need to know about Bow and more on how Swift referenced...

TMZ—Taylor Swift Boasts She's a Legend in New Song 'Clara Bow'. Taylor Swift is a bona fide legend just ask her, 'cause on her new album she stacks her resume up against the likes of 2 other icons -- actress Clara Bow and rock goddess Stevie Nicks.

The Telegraph—Who was Clara Bow? Original 'it-girl' and Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets muse. The final track of The Tortured Poets Department is dedicated to the 1920s film star. But who was she?

Pedestrian TV—Here’s All The Information Surrounding Taylor Swift’s Clara Bow & What Swifties Think It’s About. One of the most beloved songs from Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department is the final track “Clara Bow”. But some folks aren’t truly aware of the Hollywood star who beholds the name Clara Bow. When Taylor dropped the tracklist, many folks were left pondering what was seemingly her final song (sorry it’s no longer […]