Swift's surprise SNL cameo.
Taylor Swift makes a surprise appearance during Dakota Johnson's Saturday Night Live monologue.
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Swift and Johnson had recently appeared together in Swift’s “Patient Zero” music video, which Swift directed and co-starred in; Swift later released an expanded, eight-minute version with behind-the-scenes footage exclusively on Apple Music.
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Johnson’s SNL hosting history includes her debut in February 2015 and a return in January 2024; she also appeared on the show during Season 51 as a character named Madeline.
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Johnson joked that Madame Web had not made any money yet, and said she was promoting Verity, in which she has a make-out scene with a newly pregnant Anne Hathaway.
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In the Republican National Committee sketch, the video team’s attempts to feature Marco Rubio, Mitch McConnell and J.D. Vance went awry; the bit ended with James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump rambling about Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s lazy eye.
Taylor Swift crashed Dakota Johnson's SNL opening monologue on Saturday night, playing along with a joke that cast her as Johnson's "literal therapist." The Wrap reported that Swift offered breakup advice while Johnson joked about showing up with wine to overshare. The surprise appearance marked Swift's third time on the show and celebrated their recent collaboration in Swift's "Patient Zero" music video.
Johnson's Self-Roasting Hosting Debut
Johnson opened with jokes about her dating history, focusing on relationships with musicians. Just Jared noted that Johnson also riffed on her upcoming birthday and her previous SNL appearances. She joked that her film Madame Web "hasn't made any money yet" and teased her new movie Verity, which features a make-out scene with Anne Hathaway.
Johnson had hosted SNL twice before — in February 2015 and January 2024. She also appeared during Season 51 as a character named Madeline, according to Deadline. The 36-year-old actress used her monologue to promote Verity while keeping the energy light and self-deprecating.
The 'Patient Zero' Connection Behind the Bit
Swift and Johnson's SNL bit built on real chemistry. The two had recently starred together in Swift's "Patient Zero" music video, which Swift both directed and appeared in. Yahoo reported that Swift released an expanded eight-minute version of the music video exclusively on Apple Music, complete with behind-the-scenes footage.
Sketches and Musical Performances Round Out the Show
The episode featured Turnstile as the musical guest and several sketches. One sketch parodied the Republican National Committee's attempts to feature senators Marco Rubio, Mitch McConnell, and J.D. Vance. Things fell apart when James Austin Johnson's Donald Trump impression took over, rambling about Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's appearance.
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