In an unexpected turn of events on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Taylor Swift found herself at the center of a surprise revelation about her past Lasik eye surgery, courtesy of her own mother.
During an October 2019 appearance on the late-night talk show, Swift, initially there to discuss her album “Lover” and her upcoming stint as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, became the unwitting star of a humorous moment orchestrated by host Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon, diverting from the planned interview, asked Swift if she could see him. Puzzled, Swift affirmed, and Fallon proceeded to casually mention her recent Lasik eye surgery. Swift, taken aback, questioned how he knew about it, to which Fallon continued with curious inquiries about painkillers and laughing gas.
Perplexed by the line of questioning, Swift grew suspicious, prompting Fallon to unveil the truth. He disclosed that Swift’s mother had “may or may not have videotaped” her after the surgery and graciously “gave us the video.”
Presenting the footage as a world premiere, Fallon shared a loopy and goggle-clad Swift in her kitchen, searching for a banana with a touch of confusion. The video then transitioned to her humorous struggle to eat the banana, accompanied by her mother’s cautionary advice not to fall asleep while doing so.
The embarrassed Grammy winner, visibly mortified, sat through the revealing video, realizing her mom’s playful prank. Fallon, unapologetic, justified the act, stating, “That’s what a good mom does! It was just so cute. It made me laugh.”
As Swift grappled with the unexpected revelation, Fallon cheekily named the segment “Lasik Lover,” a playful nod to Swift’s 2019 album “Lover.” Swift, though surprised, admitted, “I can’t even be mad. I’m just impressed that you infiltrated my family. I don’t even know how you did that.”
This lighthearted surprise showcases the unpredictable nature of late-night television and provides fans with a glimpse into the more personal side of the multi-talented artist. Only time will tell what other surprises The Tonight Show might uncover from the Taylor Swift vault. Perhaps a glimpse into “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” could be next on the agenda.
