Ethan Hawke Praises Working with Taylor Swift
Ethan Hawke is still cherishing the opportunity to work 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.
Reflecting on Career and Collaborations
In a conversation with Variety co–editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh, Hawke reminisced about his work with Hollywood legends like Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ben Stiller, and Julia Stiles.
Reuniting for Swift’s Music Video
Hawke brightened when discussing his reunion with Dead Poet’s Society co-star Josh Charles for Taylor Swift’s "Fortnight" music video, which also features Post Malone. This project was written and directed by Swift and connected to him through his daughter, Maya Hawke.
“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.”
He expressed admiration for Swift’s creative talent:
“That woman is incredible. She’s a force of nature.”
Swift’s Latest Music Success
At the same time, Taylor Swift made waves by releasing a new version of her No. 1 hit from "The Life of a Showgirl."
Author's summary: Ethan Hawke warmly recalls collaborating with Taylor Swift on her visionary music video, crediting his daughter Maya for connecting them and praising Swift's creative force.