Taylor Swift‘s talents extend far beyond catchy tunes and record-breaking sales! The award-winning singer has recently received high praise for her skills behind the camera, sparking excitement about a potential new direction in her career.
Laura Dern Raves About Taylor Swift’s Directing
In a recent episode of TheWrap’s Unwrapped podcast, actress Laura Dern showered Taylor Swift with compliments for her directing abilities. Dern, who starred in Swift’s music video for “Bejeweled,” couldn’t hold back her admiration. Dern, a respected actress with credits in movies like Jurassic World: Dominion, called Swift a “real deal filmmaker,” highlighting her impressive skills beyond music.
This isn’t the first time Dern has spoken highly of working with Swift. In January 2023, Dern appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she described the “Bejeweled” shoot as an “incredible time.” Dern was clearly impressed by Swift’s preparation, improvisation skills, and overall fun approach to directing. She enthusiastically stated her desire to collaborate with Swift again in the future, saying, “Listen, wherever she wants to go, I’ll show up. I’ll love her.”
The “Bejeweled” music video featured Dern as a wicked stepmother in a modern twist on the Cinderella fairytale. The video also included the band Haim as Swift’s stepsisters.
A Passion for Storytelling Beyond Music
This foray into directing isn’t a sudden whim for Taylor Swift. She’s openly expressed her love for storytelling in ways that extend beyond music for quite some time. In December 2022, the news broke that Swift would be making her feature-length film directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures. While details about the project are still under wraps, Laura Dern’s glowing review suggests a strong commitment from Swift to explore new creative avenues.
Fans are eagerly awaiting Swift’s filmmaking debut, and Dern’s praise serves as a strong endorsement of her potential in the industry. While future collaborations remain uncertain, Dern’s enthusiasm to work with Swift again reflects the excitement surrounding Swift’s upcoming projects.
New Album on the Horizon
Adding to the excitement, Taylor Swift recently announced her eleventh studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” following her Grammy win for Best Pop Vocal Album. The album is set for release on April 19th, and Swift expressed her gratitude to fans for their unwavering support.
The recently revealed tracklist boasts 16 songs, along with a bonus track titled “The Manuscript.” Fans are already buzzing about potential themes within the album, with some suggesting connections to Swift’s personal life. Collaborations include Post Malone on the track “Fortnight” and Florence and the Machine on the song “Florida!!!.”
With a critically acclaimed music video under her belt, an upcoming directorial debut, and a new album on the way, Taylor Swift is proving herself to be a creative powerhouse. It’s clear that her talents extend far beyond the music stage, and fans can’t wait to see what this award-winning artist accomplishes next!