Imagine a glitzy Hollywood tale where an actress accidentally wrecks part of a $25 million mansion—all to save a runaway snake. This is exactly what happened when Zoë Kravitz, while staying at Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills estate during the devastating California wildfires, went on a mission to rescue her escaped Burmese python, Orpheus.
Taylor Swift recounted the wild story on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," recalling how she was completely caught off guard when her head of security called to explain the bizarre chain of events. "My very first question was, 'What snake?' because I had no idea there was even a snake in the house," Swift said, laughing. The whole scenario struck her as surreal, especially since the snake belonged to actress Zoë Kravitz, daughter of Lisa Bonet from "The Cosby Show."
The drama unfolded when Orpheus managed to squeeze into a hole in the wall and got stuck behind a bathroom wall while Bonet was washing her face. Trying to catch the slippery serpent, Kravitz and Bonet found themselves struggling as half of the snake's body vanished into the wall. The situation escalated when a man wielding an axe was called in to break through a "vintage antique cupboard" to reach the trapped snake. Swift couldn’t help but admire the absurdity of it all, describing the scene as the kind of high-fashion drama you'd expect in a Yves Saint Laurent ad campaign—not exactly a disaster.
Swift vividly imagined Kravitz and Bonet with their "elite cheekbones" intensely focusing on retrieving the snake, adding a touch of glamour to the chaos. What makes the story even more entertaining is that Kravitz waited three full weeks before confessing to Swift what had happened, only after the damaged part of the house was fixed. When Kravitz finally called to admit the incident, Swift’s response was a mix of amusement and disbelief: "You had a snake slithering loose, stuck in the wall, and needed an axe to free it?" Despite the destruction, Swift said she "can’t even be mad," showing how much she cherishes their friendship.
Swift had generously opened her home to Kravitz and Bonet, whose own residence was destroyed by the wildfires, showing a heartwarming side of celebrity camaraderie amid tragedy. Meanwhile, the pop star has been busy promoting her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which launched on October 3rd. Around the same time, she dazzled audiences with a crystal-studded mini dress during an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
During her media rounds, Swift also dove into some revealing topics, including the risqué lyrics about her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, in the track "Wood." She shared how nervous Kelce was before proposing, painting a sweet and relatable picture of their relationship. Swift also set the record straight about rumors suggesting she turned down an opportunity to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, clarifying it had nothing to do with Travis but rather how busy she is with her current projects.
On a more personal note, Swift addressed rumors about her speech at Selena Gomez’s wedding, affirming she didn’t make any jokes about the singer beating her to the altar. Instead, she nostalgically recounted their teenage years back in 2008 and expressed genuine happiness for her longtime friend.
Beyond television, Swift has been actively engaging with fans through various radio shows like Z100 and BBC Radio 2’s "The Scott Mills Breakfast Show," sharing insights into her music videos. In an interview with Kiss FM, she revealed she packed over 100 hidden clues, or Easter eggs, into her "The Fate of Ophelia" music video. Meanwhile, on Z100’s Elvis Duran show, she teased that some fan theories around her new album were far from reality, sparking even more intrigue.
But here’s where it gets controversial: does the chaos caused by Zoë Kravitz to rescue her snake reflect a celebrity entitlement or just a bizarre, understandable mishap? And what does this incident reveal about the unpredictable nature of sharing personal space, even among close friends? Would you be more annoyed or impressed by such an eccentric event happening in your home? Share your thoughts below—because in this celebrity story, everyone has an opinion!
