Taylor Swift's Famous Music Video Co-Stars: From Stephen Colletti to Miles Teller
Discover the star-studded lineup of Taylor Swift's music video leading men, including Tyler Hilton, Brendan Urie, and Dylan O'Brien From heartthrobs to rising stars, these videos showcase a diverse range of talent that will leave you captivated
Taylor Swift has featured numerous famous men portraying her love interests in her music videos. Throughout her career, the Grammy winner has collaborated with various renowned actors to bring her artistic visions to fruition. One such example is Stephen Colletti, who played a significant role in her 2008 music video for "White Horse."
"Stephen was my top choice due to his impressive performance on One Tree Hill. I had also enjoyed watching Laguna Beach during its airing, and I couldn't help but find him incredibly charming," Swift expressed in a behind-the-scenes video for the project. "The reason why he is absolutely perfect for this role is because we were specifically seeking someone who exudes a delightful and endearing persona. He effortlessly embodies that sweetness... it's quite surprising, you'd never imagine that they would deceive."
In 2021, Swift enlisted Dylan O'Brien to co-star alongside Sadie Sink in the short film accompanying the extended version of "All Too Well." The actors appeared to portray characters reminiscent of Swift and her past relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal, a subject heavily speculated to be the inspiration behind the song.
In November 2021, O'Brien expressed surprise at the fact that Taylor knew who he was. He admires her greatly and his admiration has only grown. He considers her to be an incredible person and exceptionally talented. When Taylor asked him how much time he needed to think about collaborating, he knew immediately that he wanted to say yes. O'Brien's response was immediate and enthusiastic, leaving no doubt in his mind.
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Taylor Swift’s Famous Music Video Men: From Stephen Colletti to Miles Teller
Taylor Swift's music videos have included many memorable appearances from famous men taking on the roles of her love interests.
Over the years, the Grammy winner has collaborated with numerous renowned actors to bring her artistic vision to fruition. Among them is Stephen Colletti, who famously appeared in the 2008 music video for "White Horse."
"Stephen was my top choice because I admired his talent on One Tree Hill, and I had followed his journey on Laguna Beach when it aired. I found him incredibly charming," Swift revealed in a behind-the-scenes video for the project. "The reason he was absolutely perfect for this role was because we needed someone who exudes sweetness and warmth. He has this innate sweetness... you would never expect him to be deceitful."
In 2021, Dylan O'Brien was chosen by Swift to co-star with Sadie Sink in the short film accompanying her extended version of "All Too Well." It appears that the actors portrayed characters who were inspired by Swift and her ex-boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal, whom the song is widely believed to be about.
"I wasn't aware that Taylor knew who I was," O'Brien shared with E! News in November 2021. "I've been a fan of hers for a long time, and my admiration for her has only grown. She's incredibly talented and genuinely amazing. So when she asked me to be a part of it, it was an immediate yes. We were simply chatting on the phone, and she eventually asked how much time I needed to think it over or if it was alright to decline. I replied, 'Oh, there's no question about it.'"
Keep scrolling to see all the famous men who have left their marks in Swift's music videos:
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Tyler Hilton (“Teardrops On My Guitar”)
Hilton's portrayal of Drew in Swift's second music video was one of his initial ventures into acting. He subsequently appeared in various movies and television shows, including One Tree Hill, Extant, The Christmas Contract, and When Christmas Was Young.
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Justin Gaston (“Love Story”)
starred opposite Swift in the iconic music video for "Love Story" in 2990, playing Romeo to her Juliet. Subsequently, he showcased his versatility by portraying a football player in Glee and gracing the screens of soap opera fans in Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless.
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Toby Hemingway (“Mine”)
The English actor followed up his performance as Swift’s “Mine” love interest with roles in Black Swan, The Finder, The Crossing and FBI: Most Wanted.
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Noah Mills (“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”)
Mills, the actor who played the character Swift swore to never reconcile with in her music video for the Red song in 2012, has accumulated numerous acting credits over the years. He has appeared in various television shows such as The Brave, The Enemy Within, The Baker and the Beauty, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and NCIS: Hawai’i.
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Reeve Carney (“I Knew You Were Trouble”)
Two years following his appearance in the music video for "I Knew You Were Trouble," Carney successfully secured the unforgettable character of Dorian Gray in the renowned television series Penny Dreadful. Furthermore, he showcased his acting skills in notable films including Gemini and House of Gucci. Alongside these achievements, he also had the privilege of originating the role of Orpheus in the acclaimed Broadway musical Hadestown.
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Brendan Urie (“ME!”)
Urie starred alongside Swift in the music video for their 2019 collab. Nearly four years later, his band, Panic at the Disco, announced they were disbanding after 20 years.
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Owenn (“Lover”)
One year after dancing alongside Swift on her Reputation tour, Owenn took on the role of her love interest in the 2019 music video for the title track of her Lover album. Reuniting once more, they joined forces in 2023 when Owenn became one of Swift's opening acts on The Eras Tour.
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Taeok Lee (“Willow”)
Lee, another dancer from Swift's past, transitioned into a leading role in her music videos. In the enchanting visuals for the Evermore track "Willow," this dancer from the Red tour portrayed the singer's childhood friend who later becomes her lover.
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Jack Antonoff (“Bejeweled”)
The "Bejeweled" music video features Swift's friend and collaborator, who has been with her for a long time and makes his debut as Prince Jack. In the video, Swift's character Taylor, the House Wench, dismisses Prince Jack after she wins his talent competition and receives a castle as a gift.
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Stephen Colletti ("White Horse")
Following his debut on reality TV show Laguna Beach in 2004, Colletti made an appearance in Taylor Swift's "White Horse" music video in 2008. Additionally, fans may recognize him as Chase Adams from the popular series One Tree Hill. In 2022, Colletti teamed up with his former costar Kristin Cavallari to launch the podcast "Back to the Beach," where they rewatch and discuss episodes of Laguna Beach.
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Lucas Till ("You Belong With Me")
Till had a short-lived relationship with Swift after his appearance in the 2009 music video for "You Belong With Me.” Since then, he has acted in various films such as Hannah Montana: The Movie, X-Men: First Class, Crush and MacGyver.
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Zach Gilford ("Ours")
Gilford gained popularity among viewers for his role as Matt on Friday Night Lights before his memorable performance in the music video "Ours" in 2010. Additionally, he has been featured in This Close, L.A.'s Finest, and Midnight Mass. However, more than ten years later, Gilford admitted that during the filming of the video, he was unsure of Swift's first name. During an episode of the "LadyGang" podcast, he disclosed, "Here's the thing ... I'm just so out of touch. They were filming behind-the-scenes footage for that music video, and they interviewed me. I struggle with remembering names, and I wasn't certain if her name was Taylor or Tyler." As a result, he simply referred to her as "Ms. Swift."
The actor "was terrified," he added while gushing over Swift's sweet demeanor. "I would have been the first person ever canceled if I said her name wrong."
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Scott Eastwood ("Wildest Dreams")
Due to his father, Clint Eastwood, Eastwood was already well-known before his appearance in the film "Wildest Dreams" in 2014. Scott subsequently secured roles in movies such as Snowden, Suicide Squad, The Outpost, as well as TV shows including Chicago Fire. He also appeared in Pacific Rim: Uprising and Fast X.
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Andrea Denver (“Blank Space”)
Some may recognize the love interest from Swift's 2014 “Blank Space” video as a cast member on Bravo’s Winter House and Summer House.
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Sean O'Pry (“Blank Space”)
O'Pry made headlines after his memorable appearance in the 2014 “Blank Space” music video. The Georgia native has since continued to pursue a modeling career.
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Dominic Sherwood ("Style")
Sherwood's collaboration with Swift in the music video for "Style" in 2015 left fans in awe. Apart from this, the British actor has showcased his talent in various projects such as Vampire Academy, Shadowhunters, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and Partner Track.
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Dylan O’Brien (“All Too Well”)
O'Brien, renowned for his portrayal of Stiles on Teen Wolf, was widely recognized not only for his past characters but also for his dedicated fandom of Taylor Swift, known colloquially as Swifties. His exceptional acting skills were once again showcased in the 2021 "All Too Well" short film, captivating fans with his powerful performance.
O’Brien has also starred in The Internship, The Maze Runner, American Assassin, Love and Monsters, Infinite and Not Okay.
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Miles Teller ("I Bet You Think About Me")
Teller's spouse, Keleigh Sperry, accompanied him in the 2021 music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)."
They have also seen him in notable films such as Divergent, Two Night Stand, Fantastic Four, War Dogs, Top Gun: Maverick, and Spiderhead.
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Laith Ashley ('Lavender Haze')
Trans model and activist Laith Ashley joined Swift in the music video for her popular track, Lavender Haze, as her love interest. Ashley expressed gratitude on social media, thanking Swift for the opportunity to be a part of the project.
"You are absolutely brilliant and this is an unforgettable experience. It has truly captivated me," he expressed through an Instagram Story in January 2023. "I genuinely appreciate your support and allyship. The power of representation cannot be underestimated. AND LOVE WILL ALWAYS TRIUMPH!"
