Keri Russell had a sweet surprise moment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York in October 2025. Host Jimmy Fallon showed her an old line from Taylor Swift’s MySpace bio from 2008 that said, “I think Keri Russell is the coolest celebrity ever.” Russell smiled and said she remembered meeting Taylor and her mom many years ago. She shared how kind Taylor was even then. This moment gave fans a rare mix of nostalgia and celebrity admiration.
Keri Russell remembers Taylor Swift’s praise and her first meeting
When Fallon read the MySpace post aloud, Keri Russell reacted with joy. She said, “I do remember meeting her. I remember meeting her mom, who was so lovely.”Back then, Taylor Swift was still starting her career and had played at a private corporate party. Russell recalled how Taylor’s band members even asked about her famous curly hair, something Taylor also wrote about on her MySpace page.Keri Russell called the words from Taylor “a good legend” and said she had thought back then, “I hope she makes it.” Taylor did more than make it—she became the biggest pop star in the world. The story showed how Russell’s memory of Taylor was full of warmth and respect.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Keri Russell connect in new spotlight
As Taylor Swift’s personal life with NFL star Travis Kelce continues to stay in the headlines this fall, her old admiration for Keri Russell resurfaced at the perfect time. Keri Russell said she was flattered to be remembered by Taylor, especially now when Swift is being talked about everywhere, from her concerts to Kansas City Chiefs games with Travis Kelce.During the same show, Russell also talked about her hit Netflix drama The Diplomat. Fans, she said, are obsessed with her character Kate Wyler’s hair. “People write to me about every curl and wave,” she laughed. Also Read: Travis Kelce Hit With Major Golden Globes Snub As Taylor Swift Drops Life Of A ShowgirlSeason 3 of The Diplomat will premiere on October 16, 2025, and will introduce Allison Janney as the new U.S. president. Russell teased that Kate will face tougher challenges as she balances work in Washington and politics abroad.This mix of stories, Taylor Swift’s old post, her life today with Travis Kelce, and Russell’s rising success with The Diplomat, made the late-night moment one of the most talked about interviews this week.