Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson’s rare public friendship made headlines recently when the duo stepped out for dinner in New York. Fans rarely spot the Grammy winner and Materialists star together, making their occasional outings all the more noteworthy for Swifties.
Their bond gained attention after Johnson playfully dubbed Swift “the most powerful person in America” during an SNL sketch, cementing their genuine connection in the public eye.
Exploring Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson’s friendship
Netizens caught a rare glimpse into the low-key friendship between Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson, who dined at Via Carota on May 29. Swift’s brother Austin and Johnson’s brother Jesse joined them later (via Vogue).
The dinner may have served as an early celebration for the singer, who announced she had bought back her masters just hours later. For the special night out, Johnson and Swift coordinated in black outfits. The “Call It What You Want” singer wore a floral fit-and-flare tea dress and strappy black-and-red Christian Louboutin stilettos. The Madame Web star opted for a solid black dress, a leather jacket, and kitten heels.
While public sightings of Swift and Johnson are rare, it seems the two have shared a good rapport for years. Previously, the Fifty Shades of Grey actress referenced Swift in a 2024 SNL sketch. While recalling her earlier appearance on the show, the Daddio actress revealed a photo from SNL 40 and said, “The last time I hosted was right after the SNL 40th. I was actually in the audience.”
In the photo, several celebrities appeared, including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Donald Trump, and Taylor Swift. Johnson remarked, “And look who’s sitting right behind me,” as the camera zoomed in on Trump. Johnson added, “Crazy to be standing so close to someone who would become the most powerful person in America.” As she delivered the line, the camera quickly panned to Swift.
Swifties appreciated Johnson’s humor, with one Reddit user commenting, “This is how you make an excellent Taylor joke. Perfect.” Fast forward to 2025, the duo’s reunion has sparked several theories, including speculation about a possible collaboration.
One Swiftie speculated on X, “Taylor and Austin going out with Dakota and her brother is a bit of an odd pairing but makes a lot of sense if they were discussing a certain movie project.”
