Taylor Swift wrapped up her highly anticipated press tour for “The Life of a Showgirl” with a memorable appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” The episode, which aired on Tuesday, marked Meyers’ 1,713th show—a noteworthy figure that amusingly correlates with Swift’s 12th studio album, linking to her famous lucky number, 13. This numerological connection has frequently been a theme throughout Swift's illustrious career.
During her interview, Swift discussed her record-breaking album, which achieved the status of the most-consumed album in a single week just hours before the taping. She also touched on her self-directed music video for “Fate of Ophelia,” which featured dancers and backup singers from her Eras Tour. Known for her meticulous approach to keeping her music under wraps, Swift shared that she had previewed the top-secret release to her dancers prior to filming the music video. “If they were on the Eras tour, they know how to keep a secret,” she remarked with a smile.
As she reminisced about her successful stadium tour, Swift candidly expressed her feelings of FOMO (fear of missing out) while watching the VIP tent at her concerts. Specifically, she recalled one of her London shows where her then-boyfriend, now fiancé, Travis Kelce, was joined by friends and celebrities like Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Cruise, Hugh Grant, and Greta Gerwig—whom Kelce admires greatly. “He loves Greta Gerwig. He loves her movies, he loves her range,” Swift noted.
Post-concert, Kelce discussed their usual car-ride debriefs, revealing his disappointment that Gerwig didn’t respond to his “Barbie” joke. Swift humorously recounted how Kelce had mistakenly complimented who he thought was Gerwig, only to later discover he had been speaking to Anna Grant, Hugh Grant's wife. “Do the math,” Swift said, laughing. “Is there any chance at all, baby, that you complimented Hugh Grant’s wife on her movie, ‘Barbie?’”
With the Eras Tour concluded and the “Showgirl” promotion coming to an end, Swift is now turning her attention to wedding planning. Meyers playfully suggested various invitation ideas, from electronic blasts to framed prints, ensuring that she could credit him for the suggestions. “You can say it’s my idea, so nobody says you’re being cocky or arrogant or anything,” he joked, prompting laughter from Swift.
Swift also shared a humorous anecdote about a call from her head of security during the Palisades fire when Zoë Kravitz’s snake escaped in her house. Additionally, she revealed her recent obsession with baking bread and recounted her first meeting with Meyers during her SNL hosting debut in 2009. “Hosting SNL was the most exciting thing that had ever happened to me in my life at 19,” she said, reminiscing about her Twilight parody skit that has since become iconic.
More than a decade later, Swift reflects on her SNL experience as a preparation for the chaos of the Eras Tour. “It was absolutely the most amount of times I’ve changed clothes,” she noted, emphasizing her readiness for the demanding nature of her tour. “I knew I could do the Eras Tour. I can get these costume changes. This is the most fast-paced thing ever.”
As she discusses her latest project, Swift describes her 12th album as her favorite yet, stating, “It’s been the most joyful album release I’ve ever had.” This new chapter in her career reflects not only her growth as an artist but also the excitement surrounding her latest musical endeavors.
