Imagine discovering your incredibly chic friend accidentally damaged a valuable piece of your home while rescuing a snake! That's exactly what happened to Taylor Swift, and the story is even wilder than it sounds.
Taylor Swift recently shared a hilarious and unbelievable anecdote on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” about a rather unusual houseguest experience. During the devastating California wildfires, Swift opened her Beverly Hills mansion – valued at a cool $25 million – to actress Zoë Kravitz and her mother, the iconic Lisa Bonet, after their home was impacted. But the hospitality came with an unexpected twist: a missing Burmese python named Orpheus.
Swift admitted she was completely unaware of the snake’s presence until her head of security delivered the bizarre news. “I just remember getting a call…and my first question was, ‘What snake?’” she recounted, clearly amused. It turns out Orpheus had made a break for it and managed to slither into a wall cavity within the estate. The situation escalated when the snake became wedged in a bathroom, with Bonet discovering it while washing her face.
And this is the part most people miss… The rescue mission wasn’t a simple grab-and-go. As Kravitz and Bonet attempted to extract the slippery reptile – with half its body already inside the wall – a man wielding an axe was brought in to dismantle a portion of Swift’s home. Specifically, a “vintage antique cupboard” fell victim to the rescue efforts. Swift, with characteristic wit, described the scene as “the chicest thing I ever heard in my life,” comparing it to a high-fashion YSL advertisement rather than a home repair disaster. She confessed she was genuinely disappointed she hadn’t witnessed the event firsthand, picturing Kravitz and Bonet’s “elite cheekbones” during the frantic rescue.
Kravitz, feeling guilty, waited three weeks – the exact time it took to repair the cupboard – before finally confessing to Swift. “Hey, I’m just gonna tell you something that happened, now that it’s fixed,” she reportedly said. Swift’s response? “You had a snake in the house and it got loose and it was in the wall and they had to get an axe!” Despite the damage, Swift was remarkably understanding, stating, “I can’t even be mad.”
It’s worth noting that Swift’s generosity in opening her home during a crisis speaks volumes about her character. But the story also raises a question: how comfortable would you be hosting someone with a pet python, even during an emergency?
Interestingly, Swift revealed she already knew about the incident, having been “laughing about this for three weeks” before Kravitz even confessed. The story has resurfaced as Swift actively promotes her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” making appearances on shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where she also addressed recent headlines. She clarified rumors about turning down a Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, explaining it wasn’t related to her fiancé, Travis Kelce, but rather her current commitments. She also debunked a claim that she joked about Selena Gomez getting married before her, emphasizing her genuine happiness for her friend.
Swift’s media blitz also included appearances on “The Graham Norton Show” and various radio programs, where she playfully discussed the abundance of “Easter eggs” – hidden clues and references – embedded within her new music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” revealing there are over 100. She also acknowledged that some fan theories surrounding these clues are “based in absolutely nothing close to reality.”
Ultimately, the tale of the rescued python and the sacrificed cupboard is a testament to the unpredictable nature of life, even for a global superstar. It’s a story filled with humor, generosity, and a touch of the extraordinary. Do you think Swift’s reaction was genuinely forgiving, or was she simply downplaying the situation for the sake of her friendship with Kravitz? And what do you make of the idea of keeping exotic pets like Burmese pythons? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
