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Carrie Coon: Taylor Swift's Bertha Russell Impression Is Spot-On
5 Nov
Summary
- Actress Carrie Coon praised Taylor Swift's impression of Bertha Russell.
- Swift delivered the impression on The Tonight Show in October 2025.
- Coon believes Swift embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Bertha Russell.
Actress Carrie Coon has praised Taylor Swift's uncanny impression of Bertha Russell, the matriarch from the historical drama The Gilded Age. Swift demonstrated her take on the character during a guest appearance on The Tonight Show in October 2025.
Coon, who portrays Russell, expressed her surprise and admiration upon seeing numerous messages about Swift's performance. She noted that Swift captured the precise affectation and embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of Bertha. Coon remarked that if Bertha Russell were alive today, she would likely be akin to Taylor Swift.
During her late 2025 appearance on The Tonight Show, Swift used her Bertha Russell voice to share anecdotes about her and Selena Gomez's past fashion choices. She described the era as one of "deep, deep v-necks" and "aggressively colorful skinny jeans," humorously noting that Mrs. Astor would have disapproved.
When asked about the possibility of Swift joining The Gilded Age cast, Coon expressed enthusiasm, suggesting Swift could be a formidable nemesis or a helpful ally for Bertha. Coon recalled Swift's strong performance in a recent Law & Order: SVU bit, believing she would excel on the show.
