Lena Dunham’s next Netflix project, Good Sex, is turning heads not just for its compelling storyline but also for its star-studded cast — including the legendary Meg Ryan. But according to Dunham, none of it would have happened without a magical night at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
In a new cover story with Variety, Dunham revealed how a chance encounter with Meg Ryan at Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour stop in London led to a major casting win. The film, which stars Natalie Portman as a couple’s therapist diving back into the dating world after a long-term relationship ends, also features Ryan alongside Mark Ruffalo and alt-pop artist Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury).
Lena Dunham says Taylor Swift is the reason she met romantic comedy legend Meg Ryan — and that pivotal moment happened under the glow of stadium lights and Swift’s ever-expanding setlist.
“I saw her at the Eras show and just thought, ‘It’s now or never,’” Dunham shared. “So I went up to her and pitched the movie. She couldn’t have been lovelier. Totally open and kind.”
She added with a smile, “Shout-out Taylor — thank you for that. She brings everyone together; she makes the world go ’round.”
From Music Videos to Bridesmaids: A Longtime Friendship
Dunham and Swift’s bond goes far beyond the Eras Tour. The two have shared many public and private moments over the years. Dunham appeared in Swift’s 2015 star-packed “Bad Blood” music video, and in 2021, Swift was a bridesmaid at Dunham’s wedding to musician Luis Felber.
Their friendship, according to Dunham, is one of deep admiration and loyalty. In a 2023 interview with The New Yorker, Dunham reflected on how often she’s asked about the pop superstar. “Probably the two things I get asked most in life are ‘What is Taylor like?’ and ‘Can I have tickets to the Eras Tour?’” she joked. “And usually my answer to both things is no.”
But she didn’t hold back when it came to praising Swift. “She’s everything you would want her to be — kind, devoted, introspective, emotional, funny as f—,” Dunham said. “My feeling sometimes is, ‘Isn’t she giving us enough, guys?’”
A Star-Studded Cast and a Swift-Connected Origin
Thanks to Swift’s unintentional matchmaking powers, Good Sex is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated upcoming Netflix releases. With Natalie Portman, Meg Ryan, and Mark Ruffalo on board, plus a story grounded in emotional complexity and humor, the film promises to be a fresh and thoughtful take on modern relationships.
And fans now have even more reason to be excited — knowing that Lena Dunham says Taylor Swift is the reason she met romantic comedy legend Meg Ryan, making this film not just a creative endeavor, but a product of real-life serendipity.
Sometimes, all it takes is one concert and a little courage to change everything.
