Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance on Saturday Night Live Monologue

Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live during the opening monologue hosted by actress Dakota Johnson. Billboard, Variety, and Deadline all reported on the unexpected appearance. Johnson introduced the singer as her therapist during the segment, according to reports from The Wrap and Variety. [1][2][3][4][5][8]

During the monologue, the two commiserated over their past romantic experiences with musicians. The Wrap reported that they joked about dating men who do not wear shoes and are bad in bed. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter noted that Swift also gave a subtle shoutout to her partner, Travis Kelce, during the bit. [3][4][5]

The appearance ended with Swift joking that she sends Johnson home with a security escort and a Pedialyte, Billboard reported. Deadline noted that the cameo served as a reunion for the duo, as Johnson previously co-starred in Swift's Patient Zero music video, and coincided with Johnson turning 37 years old on Sunday. [1][2][3][4]

Johnson, an American actress nominated for a British Academy Film Award, currently stars in the film Verity, as reported by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. Swift, who is the highest-certified female album artist according to official record industry data, has previously collaborated with Johnson on visual projects. [2][5][7][9][10]