“I wrote the lyrics of that song myself” - Alexander Skarsgård hilariously addresses fan theory that Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ is about him

Alexander Skarsgård has finally weighed in on one of the most pressing Swiftie theories: that Taylor Swift’s dreamy ballad Wildest Dreams was inspired by him. The song, known for its hazy nostalgia and aching romance, has sparked decades of speculation, especially ever since Swift and Skarsgård crossed paths on the 2014 film The Giver. With lyrics like “He’s so tall, and handsome as hell,” fans have always wondered and pointed to the Swedish actor.

In a recent chat on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert, Skarsgård took a playful jab at the rumor. “I wrote the lyrics of that song myself,” he quipped, sliding in more sass than a surprise Easter egg. But is there any truth behind this tall, handsome mystery? This isn’t your standard Q&A reveal—read on to see how he handled it with charm, humor, and zero spoilers.

Alexander Skarsgård on Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams song — what he actually said

In a refreshingly candid and cheeky interview on Armchair Expert, host Dax Shepard brought up the fan theory when he confessed he'd been spinning a tall tale for years: telling his daughters that Wildest Dreams was about him. Shepard even recounted a moment in Lisbon during Swift’s Eras Tour where he used that gag live, only to discover later that many fans think the song refers to Skarsgård instead.

Skarsgård’s reaction? Pure gold. He laughed and passed the blame to Shepard: “I wasn’t in the crowd in Lisbon, so it was clearly about you,” he joked. When Shepard pressed on the power of the Swiftie fan machine—“Do you have the same fear to either acknowledge or deny that could be true because the power of the Swifties is so strong?”—the Murderbot and True Blood star paused with a chuckle before admitting, “Yeah”.

The interview crescendoed when Skarsgård landed the punchline: “I wrote the lyrics to that song myself and sent it to Taylor,” he declared, sending Shepard—and podcast listeners—into fits of laughter. And just to stir the pot further, he tossed in another zinger: “It’s about Brad Pitt, guys, let’s be honest”.

Despite the playful deflection, Skarsgård did not outright deny the theory. In fact, when the topic shifted to Swift fandom, he sweetly concluded: “We’re all Swifties,” making it clear he’s in on the joke—and maybe, just maybe, enjoying the mystery.

So what does this all mean? On the one hand, his witty disclaimers (“I wrote the lyrics,” “it’s about Brad Pitt”) show he’s not taking things too seriously. On the other hand, his willingness to dance around the question—combined with laughing, knowing pauses—gives enough room for Swifties to fill in the blanks. After all, Taylor herself has never confirmed the identity of the muse behind Wildest Dreams.

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