Taylor Swift Surprises SNL
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- Adam SilversteinNew York Post
- Dennis RomeroNBC News
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Taylor Swift Surprises SNL. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/54614
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On Saturday Night Live, Dakota Johnson poked fun at her recent breakups during the opening monologue, joking about leaving concerts with relationships instead of merchandise. Taylor Swift joined Johnson on stage and playfully responded to her comments, referencing their long-standing friendship dating back to 2015 when they both participated in SNL’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Taylor Swift is mad for plaid on ‘SNL’ with Dakota Johnson →3 articles from New York Post on this storyTaylor Swift surprised audiences by joining Dakota Johnson during her opening monologue on "Saturday Night Live." The pop star jokingly portrayed herself as Johnson's therapist, describing their wine-fueled nights and Johnson's tendency to overshare. During the curtain call, Swift presented Johnson with a cake to celebrate her 37th birthday.
Taylor Swift pops into ‘SNL’ to joke around with host Dakota Johnson →Analysis
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- 4 Oct
Taylor Swift crashed Dakota Johnson’s “Saturday Night Live” opening monologue, joining her friend onstage as her breakup “therapist” in a surprise appearance.
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4 Oct Taylor Swift is mad for plaid on ‘SNL’ with Dakota JohnsonOn Saturday Night Live, Dakota Johnson poked fun at her recent breakups during the opening monologue, joking about leaving concerts with relationships instead of merchandise. Taylor Swift joined Johnson on stage and playfully responded to her comments, referencing their long-standing friendship dating back to 2015 when they both participated in SNL’s 40th anniversary celebration.New York Post
4 Oct Taylor Swift makes surprise cameo during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue
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4 Oct Taylor Swift pops into ‘SNL’ to joke around with host Dakota JohnsonTaylor Swift surprised audiences by joining Dakota Johnson during her opening monologue on "Saturday Night Live." The pop star jokingly portrayed herself as Johnson's therapist, describing their wine-fueled nights and Johnson's tendency to overshare. During the curtain call, Swift presented Johnson with a cake to celebrate her 37th birthday.NBC News
4 Oct Taylor Swift crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ monologue: ‘My literal therapist’During Dakota Johnson's monologue on "Saturday Night Live," Taylor Swift made an unexpected appearance as a parody therapist for Johnson’s dating woes involving musicians. Johnson joked about her previous relationships with musicians, and Swift came out to joke that she pretends to be a therapist by listening to Johnson share details of her romantic life late at night before sending her home in the early morning…New York Post
3 Oct Dakota Johnson hosts ‘SNL’ tonight — Here’s how to watch for freeTonight, October 3, Dakota Johnson will host "Saturday Night Live" on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. For those without cable, a five-day free trial of DIRECTV allows viewers to watch the episode for free before paying $30 for their first month. The musical guest is Turnstile making their debut on the show.New York Post
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