Laura Dern and Taylor Swift.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty ImagesTaylor SwiftisLaura Dern’s BFF!TheJurassic Parkstar, 56 — who appeared in the singer’smusic video for her single “Bejeweled"in 2022 — opened up to PEOPLE about their friendship at the premiere ofCommon Ground, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday.“It’s one of my deep friendships and I love and admire her so much,” Dern says.“To find a friend amidst the creative, and she’s a superpower… She’s incredible. So that’s been really fun,” she adds.When asked if starring in the music video had helped her expand her fanbase among Swifties, Dern said she wasn’t sure.“I don’t know,” she admits. “I don’t know, but I’ll take it.”Laura Dern.Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty ImagesIn the“Bejeweled” music video— which Swift described as “a twist on a Cinderella story” —the Haim sisters appear as the stepsisterswhile Oscar-winnerDernplays Swift’s evil stepmother.The Grammy-winner detailed how she got theLittle Womenactress to appear during an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin October, 2022.She playfully revealed to hostFallonthat she told the actress that she wrote a one-page script in which Dern would get to call her a “tired, tacky wench.“Dern recalled her version of events in a November 2022 interview withEntertainment Tonight, saying that the line was all it took for her to agree.“Even better is when she’s speaking to you on the phone, asking you if there’s any way you could possibly be willing to say these words to her,” the actress said.Swift and Dern have maintained their friendship.BeautifulSignatureIG / Shutterstock / SplashNews.comNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dern added toETthat working with Swift had been an “amazing” experience and that she was “so excited for this amazing moment of triumphant success.“Since collaborating, the actress and the songstress have beenspotted having dinner together in New York City.Dern toldUSA Todayin a November interview that she didn’t know she’d meet “a lifelong friend” when working with Swift and it was “a great honor” to know her.
Laura Dern and Taylor Swift.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images
Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images
Taylor SwiftisLaura Dern’s BFF!TheJurassic Parkstar, 56 — who appeared in the singer’smusic video for her single “Bejeweled"in 2022 — opened up to PEOPLE about their friendship at the premiere ofCommon Ground, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday.“It’s one of my deep friendships and I love and admire her so much,” Dern says.“To find a friend amidst the creative, and she’s a superpower… She’s incredible. So that’s been really fun,” she adds.When asked if starring in the music video had helped her expand her fanbase among Swifties, Dern said she wasn’t sure.“I don’t know,” she admits. “I don’t know, but I’ll take it.”Laura Dern.Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty ImagesIn the“Bejeweled” music video— which Swift described as “a twist on a Cinderella story” —the Haim sisters appear as the stepsisterswhile Oscar-winnerDernplays Swift’s evil stepmother.The Grammy-winner detailed how she got theLittle Womenactress to appear during an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin October, 2022.She playfully revealed to hostFallonthat she told the actress that she wrote a one-page script in which Dern would get to call her a “tired, tacky wench.“Dern recalled her version of events in a November 2022 interview withEntertainment Tonight, saying that the line was all it took for her to agree.“Even better is when she’s speaking to you on the phone, asking you if there’s any way you could possibly be willing to say these words to her,” the actress said.Swift and Dern have maintained their friendship.BeautifulSignatureIG / Shutterstock / SplashNews.comNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dern added toETthat working with Swift had been an “amazing” experience and that she was “so excited for this amazing moment of triumphant success.“Since collaborating, the actress and the songstress have beenspotted having dinner together in New York City.Dern toldUSA Todayin a November interview that she didn’t know she’d meet “a lifelong friend” when working with Swift and it was “a great honor” to know her.
Taylor SwiftisLaura Dern’s BFF!
TheJurassic Parkstar, 56 — who appeared in the singer’smusic video for her single “Bejeweled"in 2022 — opened up to PEOPLE about their friendship at the premiere ofCommon Ground, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
“It’s one of my deep friendships and I love and admire her so much,” Dern says.
“To find a friend amidst the creative, and she’s a superpower… She’s incredible. So that’s been really fun,” she adds.
When asked if starring in the music video had helped her expand her fanbase among Swifties, Dern said she wasn’t sure.
“I don’t know,” she admits. “I don’t know, but I’ll take it.”
Laura Dern.Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images
Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images
In the“Bejeweled” music video— which Swift described as “a twist on a Cinderella story” —the Haim sisters appear as the stepsisterswhile Oscar-winnerDernplays Swift’s evil stepmother.
The Grammy-winner detailed how she got theLittle Womenactress to appear during an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin October, 2022.
She playfully revealed to hostFallonthat she told the actress that she wrote a one-page script in which Dern would get to call her a “tired, tacky wench.”
Dern recalled her version of events in a November 2022 interview withEntertainment Tonight, saying that the line was all it took for her to agree.
“Even better is when she’s speaking to you on the phone, asking you if there’s any way you could possibly be willing to say these words to her,” the actress said.
Swift and Dern have maintained their friendship.BeautifulSignatureIG / Shutterstock / SplashNews.com
BeautifulSignatureIG / Shutterstock / SplashNews.com
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Dern added toETthat working with Swift had been an “amazing” experience and that she was “so excited for this amazing moment of triumphant success.”
Since collaborating, the actress and the songstress have beenspotted having dinner together in New York City.
Dern toldUSA Todayin a November interview that she didn’t know she’d meet “a lifelong friend” when working with Swift and it was “a great honor” to know her.
source: people.com
