The VERY awkward moment Laura Dern tells a story about her close friend Taylor Swift whilst sat inches from pop star's ex Tom Hiddleston on The Graham Norton show couch
The actor briefly dated the singer for three months back in 2016, with Tom famously seen sporting an I Love TS T-shirt during one of their many loved-up outings.
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By JOANNA CRAWLEY, DEPUTY SHOWBIZ EDITOR (NEWS)
Published: 10:24 GMT, 1 January 2026 | Updated: 12:58 GMT, 1 January 2026
Taylor Swift is an awkward subject for Tom Hiddleston, even ten years on from their split.
The actor briefly dated the singer for three months back in 2016, with Tom famously seen sporting an I Love TS T-shirt during one of their many loved-up outings.
And as the world's biggest pop star, Taylor is one ex who is difficult to avoid, as proven when Tom headed to The Graham Norton Show for the New Year's Eve special.
Tom, who was promoting the second series of his smash hit TV drama The Night Manager, was joined on the BBC chat show sofa by actress Laura Dern.
Host Graham was keen to point out Laura's close bond with Taylor, who she has revealed she shares 'a deep friendship' with as well as starring in her 2022 music video Bejeweled.
After gushing about her pal, Laura launched into a hilarious tale about her interactions with Swifties, all whilst Tom sat poker faced just inches away.
Laura Dern told a story about her close friend Taylor Swift whilst sat inches from pop star's ex Tom Hiddleston on The Graham Norton show couch during Wednesday's NYE episode
The actor briefly dated the singer for three months back in 2016, with Tom famously seen sporting an I Love TS T-shirt during one of their many loved-up outings
Laura recalled how during a family holiday to Hawaii she and her children were worried she would be swarmed by fans after stumbling upon a Jurassic Park attraction.
'In that moment I was the most famous person that ever lived. I said to my young children "this is going to be a nightmare for mom guys".
'And suddenly I see these three teenage girls start to lose their minds and run toward me. Right under the Jurassic Park sign they yell "oh my god! You're the girl in the Taylor Swift video!!"' she revealed.
The story did prompt laughter from Tom, but viewers were left cringing at the awkward connection.
'His face says it all' commented one fan on the BBC show's YouTube channel. 'He looks damned uncomfortable on that couch though, doesn't he?' agreed another.