Laura Dern Reacts to Taylor Swift Easter Eggs Theory

Laura Dern Has the Perfect Reaction to Taylor Swift Easter Eggs Theory

Laura Dern would never say anything to ruin the friendship. 

The Big Little Lies star knew exactly how to avoid any potential spoilers when discussing ongoing fan theories that her appearance in Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled” music video contained easter eggs for the Grammy winner’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl.

Reacting to speculation over the video—which featured a similar showgirl aesthetic as Taylor’s new record—Laura coyly told E! News’ Erin Lim Rhodes in an exclusive interview, “I just know that I am so lucky to know Taylor Swift.”

And while the Oscar winner remained tight-lipped on her cameo in “Bejeweled,” off Taylor’s Midnights album, she was more than happy to draw a connection between the “Cruel Summer” singer and her Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, which is premiering its second season on the platform Nov. 12.

In fact, Laura—who plays feminist activist Linda Shaw in the comedy alongside Allison Janney (Evelyn Rollins), Kristin Wiig (Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons), Carol Burnett (Norma) and Leslie Bibb (Dinah)—believes Taylor’s showgirl persona would have hit it off with another character on the series.  

“She would know Evelyn—Allison Janney—who is a showgirl,” the Jurassic Park actress said. “They would have been showgirls together.”

On the other hand, however, Laura doesn’t think she would be a member of the show’s titular country club if it existed in real life. 

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“Palm Royale is like social media,” she explained. “Palm Royale is all our lives now. You either desperately long to achieve being a member of the club, or you keep your eyes on your own paper.”

“You have a choice in life,” Laura added, “and I would not know how to survive.”

As for her other upcoming acting projects? Laura is keeping those under wraps as well—including her return to Monterey, Calif., for the third season of Big Little Lies. 

Indeed, Laura was only willing to confirm that she and her costars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz are enjoying spending time together. 

“We’re obsessed to be together as much as humanly possible,” she teased, “this group of ladies.”

Episode one of Palm Royale premieres on Apple TV+ on Nov. 12, with new episodes airing weekly through Jan. 14. While you wait for the series to hit your screen, read on for more shows coming out this year. 

Food Network/Warner Bros. Discovery

By My Guest With Ina Garten (Food Network) – Oct. 19

In each episode, Ina welcomes a well-known friend to her barn for a fun-filled day of cooking and chatting. The new season begins with a visit from comedian, writer, actor and producer Tina Fey, followed by get-togethers with star of stage and screen Christine Baranski, legendary violin virtuoso and symphony orchestra conductor Itzhak Perlman and award-winning fashion designer Daniel Roseberry.

Connie Chornuk/CBS

The Road (CBS) – Oct. 19

Twelve talented artists on the verge of stardom will compete as opening acts for Grammy Award winner Keith Urban at music venues across America, providing a high-stakes platform to document their musical journey and seize the grand prize. Throughout the season, Keith is joined by executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan, “Tour Manager” Gretchen Wilson and other country music stars (to be announced) who, along with the live venue audience, will determine who advances to the next city. Only one of these talented triple threats – singers, songwriters and instrumentalists – will walk away with the grand prize (to be announced).

Warner Bros. Discovery

Haha, You Clowns (Adult Swim) – Oct. 19

Created by Joe Cappa, Haha, You Clowns is an unexpected new series from Adult Swim that celebrates wholesome family programming. Join the Campbell boys, three doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, as they live, laugh, love their way into your living rooms. They’re big dudes with big feelings who are learning to navigate life in the wake of their mother’s death, sensing her presence in everyday adventures.

Bravo/NBCUniversal

Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition (Bravo) – Oct. 21

Based on the hit global format, each standalone episode follows a different Real Housewife and real wife as they navigate swapping their everyday comforts and luxuries to fully immerse themselves in a vastly different familial experience. Through unexpected conflicts, eye-opening moments and emotional breakthroughs, the journey challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves and the world around them. Through this process, the Real Housewives will question if they can appreciate the lives they left behind and conversely, the real wives will question whether the aspirational lives showcased on reality TV are truly as glamorous as they appear.

The Real Housewives featured are Angie Katsanevas (Salt Lake City), Emily Simpson (Orange County), Melissa Gorga (New Jersey) and Dr. Wendy Osefo (Potomac).

Netflix

Nobody Wants This (Netflix) – Oct. 23

First comes love, then comes life. The last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah (Adam Brody), their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe), his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), and even themselves. Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now, they’re back and fully committed to merging their lives—and loved ones—together. But their differences still exist and can’t be ignored. The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.

Peacock

Married at First Sight (Peacock) – Oct. 23

Ten singles in Austin, Texas are taking the ultimate leap of faith in season 19 of Married at First Sight. These brave individuals will marry a complete stranger at the altar, head off on romantic honeymoons, and then move in together as husband and wife. After an eight-week social experiment, each newlywed must decide whether to stay married and build a future together or go their separate ways. Returning to guide the couples on their journey are beloved experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Dr. Pia Holec, providing advice and support as the pairs navigate their new marriages.

Hulu / YouTube

The Kardashians (Hulu) – Oct. 23

The Kardashian-Jenners are back, and it feels like old times! Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie are diving head-first into the drama, the hustle, and the heart. They must revisit their past as they chase passions that push them further than ever before. Through unforgettable moments and deeply personal challenges, the family continues to evolve and redefine their legacy. 

Marcus Nilsson

Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman (USA) – Oct. 24

The new series follows WWE legend Braun Strowman as he brings his superhuman appetite to America’s most delicious destinations, from the ultimate greasy-spoon favorites to the Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy and everything in-between. Braun doesn’t just eat…he obliterates every dish in his path, bonds with the culinary warriors behind the counter and picks his favorite from each city’s most iconic flavors. The eight-city tour includes Fort Worth, Washington D.C., Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans and Tampa.  

HBO Max

IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max) – Oct. 26

Set in the world of Stephen King’s IT universe, IT: Welcome to Derry is based on King’s IT novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two.

Oxygen

The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession (Oxygen) – Oct. 26

The new true crime special uncovers shocking new details about one of the most chilling cases in American history. For the first time ever, viewers will hear from the long-lost 16-hour audio tapes of alleged serial killer Albert DeSalvo’s confession, offering a raw and unfiltered account of the crimes that contradict the official story and raises new questions. Just one night before he was reportedly set to recant his confession, DeSalvo was mysteriously murdered in prison and now, decades later, we get to hear what he really said behind closed doors. 

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Mayor of Kingston (Paramount+) – Oct. 26

In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town. Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.

AMC Networks

Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC & AMC+) – Oct. 26

The newest series in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, comprised of the men and women responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires and other creatures scattered around the globe.

Wag Entertainment/Paramount+

Don’t Date Brandon (Paramount+) – Oct. 28

Don’t Date Brandon is a gripping true-crime docuseries that follows a modern romance that spiraled into a dangerous game of deception. When Amber starts dating Brandon after meeting him online, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. But when she connects with his ex-wife, Athena, everything is turned upside-down as they learn the truth together: Brandon is a manipulative liar with dark secrets.

As the two women launch a podcast to expose Brandon and discuss the warning signs they missed, more victims come forward, and new details and stories emerge. This is a story about more than one man’s lies…it’s about survival, solidarity and the women who refused to stay silent.

Netflix

Selling Sunset (Netflix) – Oct. 29

The O Group agents are back for an explosive season nine. New faces bring new feuds and as the pressure turns up in their personal and professional lives, some might not have what it takes to keep their seat at the brokerage. As the landscape in Los Angeles quickly changes, everyone will have to adapt to a new reality.

Apple TV+

Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+) – Oct. 29

When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.

Discovery Channel/Warner Bros.

Bigfoot Took Her (Discovery Channel) – Oct. 29

When teenager Theresa Bier mysteriously vanished in California’s Sierra National Forest in 1987, a surprising suspect emerged: Bigfoot. Now, investigator Jessica Chobot and 29-year LAPD veteran Robert Collier reopen one of the most bizarre missing persons cases in modern history in hopes of bringing closure to Theresa’s unsolved disappearance.

Prime Video/Amazon MGM Studios

Hazbin Hotel (Prime Video) – Oct. 29

Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film-star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the “Radio Demon” reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become reality.

Telemundo/NBCUniversal

Dinastía Casillas (Telemundo) – October 2025

A bold and pulse-pounding spin-off of the iconic El Señor de los Cielos—the longest-running scripted franchise in Spanish-language television—this new installment ignites a fresh wave of drama, betrayal, and power struggles, with a standout ensemble and cinematic storytelling.

The show follows Ismael Casillas as he tries to hold his family together while facing cartel wars, betrayals, and tough choices—all set against the backdrop of modern-day Mexico.

Food Network/Warner Bros. Discovery

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (Food Network) – Nov. 2

Season two will feature even more spellbinding creations, enchanted elements and baking wizardry as a new field of competitors embark on the experience of a lifetime. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their charm, humor and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table. Special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil) and Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) help evaluate the competitors’ showpieces as they share their own stories from the films.

Kenny Laubbacher/HBO

I Love LA (HBO) – Nov. 2

The new comedy follows an ambitious friend group as they navigate life and love in L.A.

MGM+/Amazon MGM Studios

Robin Hood (MGM+) – Nov. 2

Robin Hood brings a modern energy to the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and the epic love story between him and a courageous and daring Marian. It is a smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story. Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.

Discovery Channel/Warner Bros.

In the Eye of the Storm (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 2

The season continues with powerful stories from across the country: Local residents in Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades who became unexpected heroes as overwhelming wildfires engulfed entire neighborhoods in early 2025; the terrifying path of a tropical wave that intensified into Category 4 Hurricane Ian and devastated entire coastal communities in Florida; a rare and unexpected EF3 twister that touched down in a small Northern Michigan town; and the dramatic search-and-rescue efforts in Texas, where locals navigated streets by boat after Hurricane Harvey’s raging 130-mph winds tore apart entire buildings.

Food Network/Warner Bros. Discovery

Holiday Baking Championship (Food Network) – Nov. 3

Holiday Baking Championship will return and, for the first time ever, will split the 12 competing bakers into two teams of Naughty vs. Nice as host Jesse Palmer welcomes them to an adorable, immersive holiday village with a working coffee shop, general store, and town hall. In this joyful world, the teams will take on tasks like “Snow Day Desserts,” “Chrismukkah Platters,” and of course, “Naughty Elf Desserts” – complete with advantages that lean either mischievous or merry. Judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Kardea Brown will bring tough love as they determine which amazing baker will earn the title of Holiday Baking Champion and receive a feature in Food Network magazine and the grand prize of $25,000.

Ron Batzdorff/NBC

St. Denis Medical (NBC) – Nov. 3

The medical comedy returns for season two.

Hulu/Disney

All’s Fair (Hulu) – Nov. 4

A team of female divorce attorneys leave a male-dominated firm to open their own powerhouse practice. Fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated, they navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances—both in the courtroom and within their own ranks. In a world where money talks and love is a battleground, these women don’t just play the game—they change it.

The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.

Netflix

Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix) – Nov. 4

Squid Game: The Challenge returns for a gripping second season. This time, 456 brand-new contestants will enter the ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. Inspired by the iconic original series – with shocking new twists and never-before-seen games – season two raises the stakes higher than ever. As players face elimination at every turn, only one can emerge victorious. New players. New games. New rules.

Food Network/Warner Bros. Discovery

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (Food Network) – Nov. 5

Guy Fieri makes the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful, with a high-stakes holiday incarnation of the ultimate sudden-death culinary showdown, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas. And because the holidays are a time for cooking with the ones you love, chefs will be invited to pair up in teams of two to compete for glory and goodwill. In every battle, teams will serve up a savory and a sweet dish based on the spin of the Randomizer. The chef teams will need to be in sync and on their game to earn the title, the belt, a $100,000 cash prize furnished by Carnival Cruise Lines and their split of an additional $50,000 prize to give to a cause close to their hearts.

Discovery Channel/Warner Bros.

Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 5

With exclusive access to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, explorer Josh Gates unravels long-held conspiracy theories about how this marvel of engineering was truly built. Using first-of-its-kind 3D scans of a mysterious tunnel system, Gates executes a daring experiment to replicate the Pyramid’s construction, uncovering a labyrinth of secrets buried deep beneath the stone.

Discovery Channel/Warner Bros.

Expedition Files (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 5

Gates embarks on a time-travelling quest, taking us into the past to solve history’s most enduring mysteries. Gates reveals fresh evidence and striking, new revelations that could rewrite history as we know it. In the season premiere, Gates examines an explosive new theory about the fate of vanished Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa. He also reveals the extraordinary artifact that may finally end the age-old hunt for the Holy Grail and sets sail to unravel a maritime mystery – the disappearance of German inventor Rudolph Diesel, the man whose engines changed the world.

Peacock/NBCUniversal

All Her Fault (Peacock) – Nov. 6

Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognizes. She doesn’t have Milo and has never heard of him. And so begins every parent’s worst nightmare. 

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