However, Dern’s sweet friendship with Swift is a lot different than her evil role in that video.

While speaking withPeoplein January 2024, Dern spoke highly of Swift as an artist and personal friend.

“To find a friend amidst the creative, and she’s a superpower … She’s incredible.

Split image of Taylor Swift and Laura Dern smiling

So that’s been really fun.”

Swift claimed that when Dern heard about the “tired, tacky wench” line, she was sold.

“She’s the coolest, she’s so funny,” Swift said of Dern.

Taylor Swift onstage with her arms out

“She’s another one.

I’m like, ‘Friend.'”

Dern said she was “honored” to be involved.

Meyers mentioned howDern and her childrenwent to the first Eras show in March 2023.

Dern went to an Eras show in August 2023 as well.