Mckenna Grace says she called her mom after realizing Scott Eastwood was in Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’—here’s why

The revelation came during a lighthearted on-set conversation that quickly turned into a viral-worthy story. Co-star Dave Franco recalled the moment in an interview with AP News, saying that the cast was watching the video together when Mckenna suddenly connected the dots. Realizing that Scott was the guy from the video, she immediately called her mom, exclaiming, “Scott’s the guy!” Her mom’s shocked “No way!” reaction could even be heard through the phone, proving that Swift’s video still has a firm place in pop culture memory.

Eastwood later shared that he had never met Taylor Swift before filming the video. “She called me out of the blue and said, ‘Hey, this is Taylor.’ I was like, Taylor who?” he joked. The actor revealed that while his team had initially advised him against taking the part, he followed his instincts, a decision that clearly paid off, given how iconic the video became.

Co-star Mason Thames chimed in with a playful confession, saying he had always thought Eastwood was “the best-looking man” he’d ever seen, a comment that added even more humor to the wholesome behind-the-scenes story.

What began as an ordinary filming day turned into a sweet intersection of music and film nostalgia. For Mckenna Grace, that moment of realization didn’t just highlight her admiration for Taylor Swift, it reminded everyone that even rising stars have their fan moments too.