From Cosmopolitan · Corinne Sullivan · · 1m 20s
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson Friendship Timeline
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson have been friends for over a decade, with their bond deepening through shared experiences and creative collaborations.
In brief
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson have been friends for over a decade, with their bond deepening through shared experiences and creative collaborations. Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson have been close friends since 2015, collaborating on projects like a music video and movie. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
February 2015
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson first met at a Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary event where Dakota hosted a Q&A and Taylor made a surprise cameo.
October 2016
Dakota Johnson and Taylor Swift became friends after Cara Delevingne posted a deleted Instagram photo of them on a FaceTime call.
January 2024
Dakota Johnson praised Taylor Swift as the most powerful person in America during a SNL opening monologue.
March 2024
Dakota Johnson called Taylor Swift 'really radical' and praised her songwriting and kindness.
“She’s a fabulous songwriter. She works so hard. She is really kind to the people that love her.”
May 2025
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson went out with their brothers to NYC’s Via Carota restaurant.
April 2:2026
Dakota Johnson was named Time’s 100 Most Influential People and Taylor Swift called her one of the most empathetic people she’s ever known.
July 2026
Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden with Dakota Johnson attending as a guest.
August 2026
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson enjoyed a girls’ night out at Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles.
In short
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson have been close friends since 2015, collaborating on projects like a music video and movie.
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