If television gave us confident characters, the music industry gave us the apotheosis of the confident artist. 2021 was the year of the "belated victory lap." After canceling tours in 2020, artists returned with albums that were not just comeback attempts, but declarations of dominance.
Adele’s 30 is often framed as a divorce album—a story of heartbreak. But listen to tracks like "I Drink Wine." The confidence is not in anger; it is in the radical act of choosing peace over a relationship. She sang, "I hope I learn to get over myself." That is meta-confidence: knowing your flaws and walking away anyway.
Then there was Taylor Swift. While she had already pivoted to indie-folk with folklore, 2021 saw the release of Red (Taylor’s Version). This was not an album; it was a legal and artistic assertion of ownership. The 10-minute version of "All Too Well" is the ultimate confident move. It requires incredible self-assurance to ask a fanbase to sit through a decade-old breakup ballad for ten minutes—and to make it the Super Bowl of streaming. Swift didn’t just re-record songs; she re-entered history to rewrite the narrative. That is 2021 confidence: looking at a past that hurt you and saying, "Actually, I’m in charge of this story now."
But the crown for sheer audacity goes to Lil Nas X. No artist embodied the kinetic, chaotic confidence of 2021 more than he did. From the "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" music video—where he gives Satan a lap dance—to the release of "Industry Baby" featuring a prison dance sequence, Lil Nas X broke the fourth wall of controversy. When conservative pundits raged, he doubled down. He didn't defend himself; he sold sneakers with human blood in them (literally). His confidence was so loud it became a performance art piece about homophobia, capitalism, and internet trolling. In 2021, to be canceled was to be irrelevant. Lil Nas X was uncancelable because he refused to play defense.
The most confident character of 2021 wasn’t a superhero or a CEO. It was Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision—a woman so broken by grief that she enslaved a town to live in a fantasy. Her arc wasn’t about learning to be “strong.” It was about learning to let go of the fantasy and face the wreckage. That is terrifying. And in 2021, that was the highest form of confidence.
As we move further into the decade, popular media has retired the mask of invincibility. The new confident protagonist doesn’t have all the answers. They just aren’t afraid to ask the question, to cry on screen, to fail in public, and to try again anyway. In 2021, entertainment finally learned what therapists have been saying for years: vulnerability is not the opposite of confidence. It is its source.
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In 2021, the concept of confidence in entertainment and popular media underwent a radical shift, moving away from "bold bravado" toward vulnerability, authenticity, and systemic critique 1. The Rise of "Confidence Culture" Sociologists identified a burgeoning "confidence culture" in 2021 media. Individual Responsibility
: This trend emphasized self-improvement and "body-positive branding" as a means for women to overcome structural barriers like gender disparity. Commercialized Self-Acceptance
: Brands increasingly used "authenticity" as a marketing tool, fostering trust through body-positive campaigns, though some critics labeled this as opportunistic tokenism. 2. Redefining the "Champion"
High-profile moments in 2021 shifted the definition of confidence from performing protecting one’s peace. Mental Health as Strength : Athletes like Simone Biles Naomi Osaka
redefined confidence by withdrawing from major competitions to prioritize their mental health. This sent a powerful message that true confidence includes the courage to say "no" to global expectations. Reclaiming the Narrative #FreeBritney
movement reached its peak in 2021 when Britney Spears was released from her 13-year conservatorship, symbolizing a triumphant reclamation of personal agency and confidence. The Minnesota Daily 3. Media Portrayals of Resilience Resolution Upscaling Notice If 540p is detected, suggest
Entertainment content focused on characters finding confidence through struggle rather than perfection.
In 2021, "confidence" transitioned from a personal trait to a pervasive "Confidence Culture" in entertainment and popular media, serving both as an aspirational goal for pandemic recovery and a subject of critical academic scrutiny. Confidence as a Media Theme
Entertainment content in 2021 heavily leveraged themes of self-belief and resilience to connect with audiences emerging from global isolation. The Devil Wears Prada
You cannot discuss 2021 media without discussing TikTok. This was the year the platform solidified its hold on culture, and it introduced a specific brand of confidence into the lexicon: "Main Character Energy."
This trend encouraged users to romanticize their own lives. Instead of posting self-deprecating content (which ruled the late 2010
Music in 2021 mirrored this trend away from bombast. The biggest songs weren’t club bangers about being the best; they were introspective, anxious, and self-aware.
Theatrical releases struggled in 2021, but when they hit, they hit on a frequency of pure confidence. Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings wasn’t just about martial arts; it was about a son rejecting a father’s legacy with a smirk. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune—often a bleak story—was presented with such grandiose, slow-motion confidence that every wide shot felt like the director saying, "Yes, I am making a three-hour sand movie, and you will enjoy it."
But the film of 2021 that defines this theme is Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Casting relative newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria was a galaxy-brained confident move. In an era of franchise reboots, Spielberg remade a sacred cow not with fear, but with stylistic bravado. The confidence is in the craft: the cameras move like they are dancing. The film dared you to call it unnecessary, then proved it was essential.