Zoë Kravitz told a humor-laced rescue story on Late Night With Seth Meyers about how a wildfire evacuation led her and her mom, Lisa Bonet, to crash at Taylor Swift’s house—and nearly turned into a house-wide disaster thanks to Bonet’s pet snake, Orpheus.
During January’s Los Angeles wildfires, Kravitz recalled, Swift generously opened her 1930s-era home to the mother-daughter duo so they could ride out the danger in relative safety. Kravitz described her effort to be a considerate houseguest, insisting she’d leave the place in better shape than she found it. The calm plan quickly derailed when Bonet’s snake found a hiding spot near a wall banquette.
As Bonet’s voice over the phone grew increasingly urgent, Kravitz learned the snake had slipped into a small hole beside the banquette, and both women found themselves at a standstill. Bonet managed to grip the snake’s tail, but the creature’s length and strength made it clear they couldn’t pull it out cleanly. Kravitz compared the moment to a high-stakes scene from Jurassic Park, panicking as the snake inched deeper into its unknown space.
Help arrived in the form of Taylor Swift’s house manager, who pulled up with a crowbar and helped dismantle the banquette to reach the snake. The operation required tearing up tiles and scratching walls, and, in the chaos, the bathroom sustained damage. Kravitz joked that the only other acceptable option was telling Swift about the snake, a conversation Meyers noted was “two bad options.”
In the end, the bathroom was destroyed as they fought to free Orpheus, with Kravitz and Bonet lying on the floor, head-to-head, gripping the snake with all their might. Kravitz assured the house manager she’d cover the damages and requested discretion until the repairs were complete. A call to Swift confirmed the shock-and-laughter tone of the moment, with Kravitz recalling Swift’s teasing reply about whether they’d just “lost a stake” in the house.
The tale arrived on the same day Swift announced her upcoming 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, prompting Seth Meyers to quip that Orpheus might appear on the album as a cameo.
Additional notes and context:
– The story highlights the unpredictability of celebrity-home life during emergencies, as well as the lighthearted way friends in the industry handle high-stress moments.
– The wildfires and evacuation backdrop underscore the real-world pressures people faced in January in Southern California.
– The moment adds to the broader narrative of Taylor Swift’s hospitality and the playful, supportive dynamic among friends in the public eye.
Summary for readers: A wildfire evacuation led Zoë Kravitz and Lisa Bonet to Taylor Swift’s home, where a pet snake caused a chaotic but ultimately humorous rescue that left a bathroom in ruins but strengthened ties between the stars and their crew. The incident came just as Swift teased new music, reinforcing the sense that even in crisis, celebrity friendships can mix tension with laughter. Positive takeaway: resilience, quick teamwork, and shared humor can turn a potential disaster into a memorable, bonding moment.