Influencer Veruca Salt has defended her decision to attend a Taylor Swift concert after hosting a funeral for her six-week-old son Cash.
Salt, whose real name is Kimberley Summer Hartley, announced earlier this month that her son Cash had tragically “died in his sleep” and that she “didn’t know anything had happened.”
The Gold Coast influencer, 25, has since kept her followers updated on her grieving process, including documenting her son’s funeral on Monday evening.
On Friday, Salt returned to TikTok with a tearful video announcing she would be attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Sydney on Saturday.
In her video, Salt said she was aware her decision to attend the show would spark criticism, but said she wanted to go because Swift’s music gives her fond memories of her son.
Influencer Veruca Salt, 25, (pictured) has defended her decision to attend a Taylor Swift concert, days after holding a funeral for her six-week-old son Cash
Salt, who bought tickets to Swift’s show while she was still pregnant with Cash, explained, “I knew my baby would be a little over two months old when I went to see Taylor Swift.” I’m still here. I still came. I’m at the hotel.’
“I just feel the need to make a video because I know people are going to be like, ‘Oh, she’s with Taylor Swift, it was her damn baby’s funeral the other day,'” she continued.
She further revealed that Cash’s funeral happened to be on her birthday and she wanted to finally feel some joy.
Salt, who bought tickets to Swift’s show while she was still pregnant with Cash, attended Swift’s concert Saturday night. She had previously uploaded a tearful video defending her decision to attend
‘Ever since my baby died, I’ve had a lot of anxiety. I cry all the time. I just didn’t want to seem like I don’t care because obviously I care the most, he’s my baby,” Salt said, breaking down in tears.
Salt then explained that she has been a fan of Swift since the beginning of her career and listens to her music daily.
“(I listened to Swift’s music) when my baby was in the womb, when he came out, I put him to sleep with Taylor Swift every morning, he took a bath with Taylor Swift, he got dressed with Taylor Swift. . . we love Taylor Swift.”
Shortly before attending Swift’s concert on Saturday, Veruca returned to TikTok to reveal the outfit she wore for the show.
‘Ever since my baby died, I’ve had a lot of anxiety. I cry all the time. I just don’t want to seem like I don’t care because obviously I care the most, he’s my baby,” Salt said, breaking down in tears. (Pictured with baby Cash)
Salt, whose real name is Kimberley Summer Hartley, announced earlier this month that her son Cash had tragically “died in his sleep” and that she “didn’t know anything had happened.”
Along with fellow Gold Coast influencer Michael Finch, Salt was seen smiling and posing in a tight black crop top and maxi skirt.
“I did have a sparkly outfit, but I was probably a little too miserable to wear it,” she explained.
Salt added that she also wore a “C” pendant necklace in honor of Cash, as well as a sparkling butterfly brooch that also represented her baby.
The Gold Coast influencer has since kept her followers updated on her grieving process, including documenting her son’s funeral on Monday evening
A day later, Salt shared a short throwback clip of herself dancing close to the stage at Swift’s show.
At one point, Swift turns around and appears to glance at Salt for a moment, causing the influencer to gasp in delight.
“Taylor Allison Swift looked me in the eyes, smiled at me and pointed, spun around and cast a spell on me last night,” Salt gushed in the caption.
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