Dakota Johnson calls working with longtime friend Taylor Swift on ‘Patient Zero’ video ‘so fun’

Dakota Johnson said they decided to work together and discovered that they collaborate well despite the advice against mixing friendship and work
Dakota Johnson praised Taylor Swift’s creativity and said collaborating with a close friend made the experience especially enjoyable (Getty Images)
Dakota Johnson praised Taylor Swift’s creativity and said collaborating with a close friend made the experience especially enjoyable (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dakota Johnson recently opened up about her friendship with Taylor Swift.

The actress, 36, also raved about the Grammy winner’s work and creativity as she starred in Swift’s new song, ‘Patient Zero’.

Dakota Johnson praises Taylor Swift's creativity

Johnson, who will also be seen soon in ‘Verity’, spoke about her music video role during the upcoming film’s red carpet premiere in London on Thursday, September 24.

Cara Delevingne, Taylor Swift ,Zoe Karvitz, Dakota Johnson are see outside
Cara Delevingne, Taylor Swift, Zoe Karvitz, Dakota Johnson are seen outside Lovers Of Today on October 12, 2016 in New York City ( Raymond Hall/GC Images)

“Working with your friends is like the most fun thing on the planet because we’ve known each other for so long, we respect each other’s creative minds, and to be able to work alongside her and support and assist and be a person whom she tells what to do is wonderful,” she shared.

Dakota Johnson says working with Taylor Swift was 'fun'

The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ star also appeared on Ambar Lee and Leah Briars’ ‘Fangirl Nation’ podcast, where she once again talked about ‘Patient Zero’ and Swift.

She said, “Taylor and I have been friends for a really long time and we’re very close, and we decided to work together and it’s great,” before adding, “Normally I would say ‘Don’t work with your friends,’ but we work really well together. It was so fun. So fun. It was the best. We just had the best time.”

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Dakota Johnson is seen during day seven of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Dakota Johnson is seen during day seven of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Taylor Swift hails Dakota Johnson for always 'challenging herself'

Johnson was also one of the many star guests at Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Months before the wedding, the pop icon had also praised her actress pal.

The ‘Cruel Summer’ hitmaker called Johnson “one of the most empathetic people I’ve ever known” as she wrote for TIME in April.

Swift also revealed that the ‘Madame Web’ star “can’t lie”, as she added, “But I’ll tell you a few more things she can’t do. She can’t stop asking people questions about their lives, endlessly curious about everyone else’s human experience. She can’t stop challenging herself, taking newer and bolder risks.”

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - DECEMBER 06: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE). Taylor Swift performs onstage during
Taylor Swift performs onstage during 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour' at BC Place on December 06, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Photo by Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Taylor Swift expresses gratitude towards her fans as she announces new album

Meanwhile, ‘Patient Zero’ was announced by Swift on Tuesday, and a day later, she also revealed her new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ — an expanded version of her earlier album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’.

Taking to her Instagram page, Swift wrote, “About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind… You gave The Life of a Showgirl the biggest first week for an album in history.”

“I took a trip to Sweden to celebrate with Max and Shellback, my two collaborators on this album. Really we just wanted to reflect and take in how grateful we were for the moment we were in, but there was a studio there and we did what we do when we feel anything at all: We wrote more songs. I hope you love them,” she added.

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