Watch Taylor Swift 'Patient Zero' Music Video
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Taylor Swift premiered the music video for her new single "Patient Zero" during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, shortly after receiving the inaugural artist director honor presented by Dakota Johnson.
- The video stars Swift, Dakota Johnson, and Colin Farrell, depicting a toxic relationship and ends with Johnson visiting Swift's grave, symbolizing the impact of the narrative.
- "Patient Zero" is one of four new songs on the special deluxe edition of Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl: Encore Edition, released recently and inspired by gratitude for the album's record-breaking success.
- The 2026 MTV VMAs, hosted by Snoop Dogg and held in Los Angeles for the first time since 2017, featured performances by Madonna, Lisa, Kacey Musgraves, and others, with tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael.
- Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award, and the show faced a brief broadcast delay due to a football game, although the live audience saw the event start on time.
