Taylor Swift pops into 'SNL' to joke around with host Dakota Johnson, tell me about this news today
04-10-2026
During Dakota Johnson’s hosting stint on Saturday Night Live, Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo during the opening monologue.
Johnson kicked off her monologue by noting that it was her second time hosting and looked back at her first appearance in 2015, sharing a star-studded photo from the SNL 40th Anniversary Special. In the photo, she was standing near several legends and celebrities, including Taylor Swift.
The camera then cut directly to Swift sitting casually in the studio audience, drawing massive cheers from the crowd. When Johnson acknowledged her presence, Swift playfully waved and delivered a deadpan, humorous nod from the seats rather than performing.
Swift later returned to the stage during the episode to introduce the night’s musical guest, her friend and frequent collaborator, Ice Spice. Swift presented Ice Spice’s performance of “In Ha Mood,” serving as one of the standout pop-culture moments of the broadcast.