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Taylor Swift's Acting Talent Stuns 'New Girl' Cast
15 Aug
Summary
- Max Greenfield stated Swift's acting was better than his.
- Swift played Elaine, a wedding guest who eloped.
- Her ambition: to play for an audience filling the ocean.

Max Greenfield, known for his role on "New Girl," recently shared his astonishment at Taylor Swift's acting prowess during her 2013 guest appearance. Greenfield appeared on the "Therapuss" podcast, where he recalled Swift's cameo, admitting she was "a better actor than all of us" on the cast.
Swift played Elaine in the Season 2 finale, a wedding guest who becomes Shivrang's true love. Their elopement, following the groom's disastrous wedding to Cece, significantly impacted the show's narrative, setting up future relationships.
Greenfield also shared a memorable anecdote about Swift's ambition. When asked about her performance preference, Swift responded, "If you could fill the ocean with people, I'd like to play for that," highlighting her drive.
Jake Johnson, who starred as Nick Miller, echoed these sentiments in a 2024 podcast appearance. He described Swift as sweet and funny, noting her easy integration with the cast and crew, a trait not always common among major stars.