So *This* Is How Taylor Swift Convinced Tom Hiddleston to Dance at the Met Gala
It all started with The Weeknd....

Other than Nicki Minaj's epic side-eye at Demi Lovato, the highlight of 2016's Met Gala had to be footage of Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston turning it up to the tune of "Crazy in Love." While Taylor is no stranger to dancing (see: literally every awards show ever), it was somewhat unexpected to see Hiddleston cut it up—but, hey, when Taylor asks you to dance, you don't say no.
A post shared by Carlos Souza (@carlossouza1311)
A photo posted by on
"I love dancing, who doesn't?" the actor explained to the Press Association. "I was on a table with Taylor Swift and The Weeknd was playing and she said, 'The thing about these parties is nobody gets up to dance' and you're making music. She, as a musician, was like, 'We've got to dance for The Weeknd' so we got up and danced. I didn't know it was going to ping 'round the world, but it's all good."
So, can we all agree that the best part of this explanation is the sentence "I was on a table with Taylor Swift?"
Follow Marie Claire on Facebook for the latest celeb news, beauty tips, fascinating reads, livestream video, and more.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm. She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
-
Sofia Richie Grainge Styles Zebra Pants With Flip-Flops
Next stop on the tour: her elegant wedding venue in the South of France.
-
Gigi Hadid Pairs Metallic Track Pants and Mesh Flats
The controversial shoe trend is most definitely gaining steam.
-
Body Language Expert Says Kate Can't "Mask Her Emotions"
"We also saw William...mirroring the same emotions as Kate."
-
Taylor Swift Is \201cReally Looking Forward\201d to This Fall When Her Relationship with Travis Kelce Will Be \201cCompletely Different\201d
\201cThe past two seasons were a whirlwind," a source said. "It wasn’t easy but they made it work."
-
King Charles Just Revealed He's a Swiftie by Dropping the Perfect Taylor Swift Reference in His Latest Instagram Post
We see you, London Boy.
-
Cynthia Erivo Says Taylor Swift "Caused Absolute Mischief" at the Grammys by "Holding Space" for Her
"I was trying to get to my seat..."
-
Taylor Swift Reveals She Isn't Releasing 'Reputation (Her Version)'—Because She Bought Her Masters Back
There won't be 'Reputation (Her Version)' after all.
-
The Adorable Handwritten Note Taylor Swift Included With Homemade Pop-Tarts for Travis Kelce's Photoshoot
She's quickly gaining a reputation as an incredible baker.
-
Travis Kelce Emerges in Las Vegas Without Taylor Swift for a Night Out With a Pop Star
The "Blank Space" singer was nowhere to be seen.
-
Celebrities Were Dripping in Diamonds at Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025 Launch Event in New York
Alicia Keys performed for an impressive guest list, including Mikey Madison and Taylor Russell.
-
Joe Jonas Responded to a Fan Who Quoted Taylor Swift Lyrics at Him
Mr. Perfectly Fine has responded to "Mr. Perfectly Fine".