Laura Dern knows how to say plenty without really saying anything at all. The Oscar-winning actress spoke about her friendship with Travis Kelce’s fiancée Taylor Swift with the kind of charm that keeps fans hooked.
She smiled, she laughed, and she dropped just enough hints to send Swifties spiraling into a fresh round of theories. What she didn’t say might be the best part.
How One Scene in ‘Bejeweled’ Changed Laura Dern’s View of Taylor Swift
During a recent interview with E! News, actress Dern playfully evaded fan theories and questions about “easter eggs” related to her close friendship with Swift.
When asked if her 2022 cameo in Swift’s “Bejeweled” music video contained clues for the singer’s 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl, Dern responded coyly, “I just know that I am so lucky to know Taylor Swift”.
💬| Oscar-winner actress Laura Dern on working with Taylor Swift for the “Bejeweled” music video:
“I just know that I am so lucky to know Taylor Swift.” pic.twitter.com/AWqpOxGTN8
— The Taylor Swift Updates (@theTSupdates) October 24, 2025
Dern dodged spoiling any potential fan discoveries by giving a sweet but non-committal answer while still acknowledging her admiration for Swift, making Swifties smile.
They appear to be friends for life. In a 2023 interview with USA Today, Dern mentioned that she forged a “lifelong friendship” while collaborating with Swift, praising the singer as “a genius.”
Swift asked Dern to appear in the Bejeweled music video by writing a one-page script that gave Dern a funny line.
Swift said she told Dern the role would let her call Swift a “tired, tacky wench,” and Dern agreed right away. The short scene added glimmer to the story and made the cameo feel playful.
The Bejeweled video plays like a modern Cinderella tale full of bright scenes and famous faces. The Haim sisters play the mean stepsisters, and Dita Von Teese has a cameo that nods to old-school showgirl glam.
Since their collaboration, the two have been seen having dinner together in New York City with other friends, including Greta Gerwig and Zoë Kravitz.
Oscar Winner Calls Taylor Swift a “Real Deal” Filmmaker After Bejeweled Collab
Dern has been effusive in her praise for Taylor Swift’s abilities as a filmmaker. Dern has called Swift a “real deal” director and a “genius in every area,” including directing.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dern noted, “I was amazed by what a great filmmaker she is, how prepared she was, how improvisational and fun it was. I had the time of my life”.
Dern has also stated that she would happily work with Swift again, saying, “Listen, wherever she wants to go, I’ll show up. I love her”.
The Oscar-winning actress also shared how their working relationship evolved into a genuine friendship. She told USA Today that she didn’t know she would “meet a lifelong friend” while working with Swift.
Her words carry weight because Dern is a respected actress who has worked with many top directors. Her praise made people notice Swift as a creative person who can do more than perform songs.
Behind the scenes Swift gave Dern a clear moment to shine while keeping the focus on story and fun. The cameo felt like a friendly wink between artists and it let Dern play a role that was small but memorable.
The choice shows how Swift brings friends into her work and how those friends help shape the final picture. The Bejeweled video helped push Swift’s Midnights era into deep fan talk and made viewers notice how many tiny details fit into a larger idea.
