Actor Ethan Hawke fondly recalls his experience collaborating with Taylor Swift. He shared his thoughts during his first visit to Miami on November 2, where he was honored with the Miami Film Festival’s Variety Virtuoso Award and reflected on his extensive career in an interview with Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
While discussing his work with notable actors such as Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ben Stiller, and Julia Stiles, Hawke particularly brightened when mentioning his reunion with Josh Charles, his co-star from Dead Poet’s Society, for Swift’s music video “Fortnight,” which also features Post Malone.
The opportunity arose through Hawke’s daughter, Maya Hawke. He shared the story of how she unexpectedly reached out:
“My daughter is creating opportunities in my life. I get a text from my daughter saying ‘Hey dad, Taylor Swift wants your number.’ So I guess they met. And anyway, Taylor Swift is a ‘Dead Poet’s Society’ fan, and so, hell, I’ll take what I can get.”
Hawke expressed admiration for Swift’s artistry and vision:
“That woman is incredible. She’s a force of nature.”
This praise coincides with Swift’s recent success in releasing a new version of her No. 1 hit from The Life of a Showgirl.
Author's summary: Ethan Hawke warmly reflects on his collaboration with Taylor Swift, highlighting her creative talent and the unexpected role his daughter played in bringing them together.
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