Taylor Swift surprises Dakota Johnson during SNL monologue

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Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during Johnson’s opening monologue on Saturday Night Live on October 3, appearing on camera after Johnson introduced her as “my literal therapist.” Swift replied, “I’m not your therapist,” and the two exchanged a bit where Swift described Johnson showing up with an empty wine bottle and Johnson noting Swift’s typical response, “Damn, that’s crazy.” The cameo linked to Johnson’s cameo in Swift’s new “Patient Zero” video; that single premiered at the MTV VMAs the same night Swift won video of the year and is one of four new tracks on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Johnson was hosting SNL for the third time one day after her film Verity opened in US theaters; Verity earned $4.5 million in Thursday previews and is expected to lead the weekend box office. The episode also featured a politically themed cold open and continues SNL’s Season 52 lineup, which includes Shane Gillis hosting October 10 with musical guest Rosalia.

Todd in the Shadows

@shadowtodd.bsky.social

Spoilers for VERITY . . . . . . . I swear to God, there's a scene in the movie where Dakota Johnson is asked if she's okay and she answers, "I'm fine, this is just my face"

2126d ago

Lord Pyro21

Not gonna lie I thought you were talking about the stupid Minecraft ball thing for a second.

Carrick Nisbet14

I confess I have had this exact exchange many times

Mathew Buck13

They actually released this as a clip. youtu.be/RM2sc-aQktg?...

Ryan Storey4

Relatable. I have a tone problem, so I always sound sarcastic and insincere when I'm not trying to be. I give someone a compliment or say "good for you", and I have to be like: "No, really, good for you! Sorry, my voice just sounds sarcastic by nature."

Erin Aine2

My favorite part is when she hands Josh Hartnett the finished book and shows him the giant author photo on the back and goes "That's me!"

Sheldon Corcoran2

“I have resting bored face” I swear that was an intentional 4th wall break.

Taylor Swift Updates

@taylorswiftinfo.bsky.social

Taylor Swift giving Dakota Johnson a birthday cake at the end of her Saturday Night Live episode!

Taylor swift presenting a blue cake with white directions to Dakota Johnson at the end of her her Saturday Night Live episode!

716d ago

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Mia 💛8

Her making a surprise appearance has made my day andjxkxnxmxnc

Taylor (tailored)

@tay-unrushed.bsky.social

Dakota Johnson said during her SNL monologue “you’re welcome America (for dating shitty men so we don’t have to basically)…. and England… and parts of Ireland.. and Cleveland” (with Taylor right next to her) and Taylor said whoop whoop and then Dakota said “allegedly” right after

206d ago

Stereogum

@stereogum.com

Turnstile brought hardcore back to ‘SNL’ for the first time since Fear’s infamous appearance 45 years ago, and Taylor Swift was there

195d ago

HLPfeller a.k.a. Rafa5

Taylor seems out of place surrounded by members of Turnstile. Also, please 🙏🏼 @nbc-snl.bsky.social bring back more rock acts as your musical guests. I miss it!!!

ezfinn.bsky.social4

Putting Turnstile and Fear in the same category is quite a thing.

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pershing48.bsky.social3

I think I've seen more hardcore bands at the fucking library.

Shayne Mathis2

I like Turnstile but I don’t think you could come up with a funnier option to be the first hardcore(ish) band since Fear to play SNL.

new roses 🌹🎸

@newroses.bsky.social

Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue with a Taylor Swift cameo is now available on YouTube. 📺 October 3, 2026

165d ago

SNL Nerds

@snlnerds.bsky.social

And that’s a wrap on the #DakotaJohnson #Turnstile episode of #SNL! Thoughts? Comments? Is your dragon going to watch the whole time? Let us know and we’ll read your thoughts on the next episode of #SNLNerds!

56d ago

Crab Claw3

One more thought: #SNL's version of Trump needs to be updated. JAJ still plays Trump as the sleazy used-car salesman from 2015. Today's Trump should be slower, foggier, sleepier. (And JAJ has never gotten the makeup right around the eyes.) And where's the hand bruise, the padded pants, etc?

lehothelion.bsky.social3

Hello, fellow nerds. Every week my wife asks me, was any part of SNL funny? so I try to show her the sketches that either I liked or I think she will like. This week, I might just tell her there was no episode. I try to stay positive but this was a nothing burger it wasn’t even bad just boring ✌🏾❤️

Nic2

Imagine if we tuned into the podcast and the guys really liked this episode. Nothing says “We have faith in the host” than bringing on Taylor Swift and having a seemingly infinite Weekend Update. I got one solid laugh from Mikey as Mitch McConnell. That was it. Weakest show in a while.

rft3ft.bsky.social2

The GTA And Zelda bit was funny

Crab Claw2

Dakota seemed kind of lazy. Weak delivery on her lines. Could barely hear her two Turnstile introductions. (No energy.) She's a pampered nepo baby -- and it showed.

Viv Savage2

Dakota Johnson is very pretty but a flatliner. Not funny. Really rough #snl. I can skip next week cuz I'm not giving #shanegillis one second of my attention.

Lee.wav

@waverlee.bsky.social

Thoughts on SNL featuring Dakota Johnson and Turnstile! 🧵 Shooting the flowerpot with the gunt was kind of Secretary, no?

106d ago

Fossilized Tree Sap

@amberrl.bsky.social

Why are all these people out running when they could’ve been watching an expressionless Dakota Johnson host SNL

85d ago

Tom Brazelton

@tombrazelton.bsky.social

Dakota Johnson talked about breaking up with two musicians since hosting #SNL last and I think she’s kind of overestimating how closely America is following her love life?

76d ago

Every Film Now

@everyfilmnow.bsky.social

Dakota Johnson photographed during her ‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ appearance. 📷 #DakotaJohnson #SNL

45d ago

Kat ☘️✨

@youjustgo.bsky.social

Rookie detective Taylor and SNL Taylor. Dakota Johnson's Therapist Taylor.

taylor swift in plaid suit appears as rookie detective in skit with mariska hargitay in front of a bulletin board full of paper cutout clues with one clue reading "Saturday Night Live". image on right is taylor swift in plaid dress alongside host dakota johnson in red dress dancing during dakota's opening monologue on the snl stage.

65d ago

Country Universe

@countryuniverse.net

Each time Dakota Johnson hosts SNL, there is one sketch that is a perfect use of her exact skills. Last time, it was the Please Don't Destroy roast ("Nepo Truce"). Last night, it was this.

55d ago