On Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the United States, Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live during host Dakota Johnson's opening monologue. Swift, wearing a plaid minidress, joked with Johnson about their friendship, with Johnson calling Swift her "literal therapist." Swift also appeared at the curtain call with a birthday cake for Johnson, who turned 37. The episode's musical guest was Turnstile.
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