The superstar, who wrote original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for the new movie, walked the carpet on Tuesday night in L.A.
, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” in the film, which she wrote and produced alongside frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff. Though Swift was not included on the guest list sent to press ahead of the premiere, she hit the carpet ahead of the screening wearing a short neutral-colored dress that featured a floral design.
The Grammy winner arrived on the carpet, which took over Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Dolby Theatre, from an area blocked from press and guests. She joined the film’s stars and filmmakers for a group photo as well as with the life-size versions of the iconic characters.
Gracie Abrams Was "Worried Feeling Secure" in Relationship With Paul Mescal Would Threaten Her "Drive to Write Music" “I Knew It, I Knew You” dropped on June 5, two weeks ahead of the film’s release, and broke multiple streaming records within its first 24 hours. The song marks a return to Swift’s country roots and was inspired by cowgirl Jessie’s journey in the new movie.
“Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once. And being ain an Instagram post timed to the song.
She also thanked writer-director Andrew Stanton and Randy Newman, who composed the film’s iconic score and wrote hit “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” for “the gorgeous sonic tapestry of songs and scores you’ve meticulously woven over the years. You created themusical world, and we are lucky to get to live in it.
” Swift added that she Antonoff “wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods. ”‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Sex-Positive Queen of NYC Public Access Cable Takes a Royal Bow, Nude of Course‘The Symphony of Dance’ Review: Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough Find Healing Through Performance in Emotional but Overly Polished DocThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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