All black is always a great idea, even for a birthday dinner out in NYC.

Perhaps the most important takeaway from that Emmy’s skit was “the answer has been TV this whole time.” Taylor made a surprise appearance in plaid Simkhai on SNL to support friend and “Patient Zero” co-star Dakota Johnson.

Celebrating a #1 hit in the U.K. with some stylish diplomacy.

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift haunts Dakota Johnson in music video for “Patient Zero.”

Taylor Swift gives the Showgirl era its Encore curtain call at the 2026 MTV VMAs in Tamara Ralph Haute Couture.

A Showgirl reprising her role in The Encore.

Taylor Swift makes surprise cameo at the 78th Primetime Emmys in a “cool pre-taped sketch thing” alongside Mariska Hargitay.

Taylor Swift wears a red gingham dress to Chiefs season opener.

Taylor Swift wears a dusty green gown to deliver an intimate performance and interview as part of the Grammy Museum’s “Icon Sessions” — a retrospective on her 20 year career.

Taylor shared snapshots of her in the process of recording The Life of a Showgirl at MXM Studios and Shellback Studios in Stockholm.

In addition to adding to the rich visuals of the Showgirl world, the film also gave us more casual peeks at Taylor during video rehearsals.