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Cara Delevingne says Taylor Swift called her about ‘Patient Zero’ cameo

In a Bustle interview, Delevingne described accepting her longtime friend’s invitation to appear in the music video.

By Priya Ramanathan

Studio lights and a camera on a music video set
Photo: Just Jared

Cara Delevingne has described how a phone call from Taylor Swift led to her appearance in the singer’s new “Patient Zero” music video. Speaking to Bustle, the model and singer said Swift pitched the concept while Delevingne was driving home, and she agreed immediately.

Delevingne, 34, appears alongside Dakota Johnson and Collin Ferrell in the video by the 36-year-old Grammy winner. Delevingne and Swift are longtime friends.

Recalling her first listen to the song, Delevingne said she had been eager for its release so she could play it repeatedly. She also spoke positively about collaborating with friends and praised Swift’s attention to the video’s concept, details and hidden references.

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