Photo via New York Post

Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson twin in these under-$100 earrings in the ‘Patient Zero’ video

Read the original at New York Post ↗
Cite

Southwick, H. (2026, September 28). Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson twin in these under-$100 earrings in the ‘Patient Zero’ video. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/27/style/taylor-swift-and-dakota-johnson-twin-in-melinda-maria-earrings-in-patient-zero-video/

Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.

New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Hannah Southwick

Quick Summary

Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson wear matching Melinda Maria Hello Gorgeous Drop Earrings valued at $95 in Swift’s “Patient Zero” music video during the VMAs. Both celebrities paired the earrings with high-end dresses for a glamorous look that fooled many into thinking they were wearing real diamond jewelry. The article highlights the earrings’ popularity among shoppers, noting over 60 five-star reviews praising their shine and quality. Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six, writes about affordable celebrity fashion trends and product recommendations.
Written by AI on 2026-09-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

AI analysis

Story summary

In Taylor Swift's new music video "Patient Zero," which premiered during the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), both Swift and actress Dakota Johnson wore matching Melinda Maria Hello Gorgeous Drop Earrings priced at $95. Despite their affordable price, these earrings appear luxurious enough to be mistaken for real diamonds. The jewelry has garnered over 60 five-star reviews on Melinda Maria’s website. This isn’t the first time Swift has worn Melinda Maria jewelry; she previously chose the brand's designs for events in 2021 and 2024, helping elevate its popularity significantly.

Written for “Taylor Swift Dakota Johnson Earrings” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

Story

📰 Taylor Swift Dakota Johnson Earrings
Entertainment · 1 article(s) covering the same event.

Compared with similar articles

This article reads unscored and hedges 0% of its claims. Each row says how that neighbour differs.
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles describe different aspects of Taylor Swift's appearances at the VMAs, one focusing on earrings worn in a music video and the other detailing her diamond ring.”
New York Post
Hedges 2 of 15 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A discusses the outfits and earrings in Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' music video, while Article B focuses on Dakota Johnson's jewelry at a red carpet event as potential clues for the video plot.”
How this article was measured signals, leaning charts, publisher record, byline, topics and claims

Signals How these are calculated →

Claims extracted
16
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
0%
0 of 16 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
66/100
New York Post's corrections and hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
1
Entertainment
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
Analyzed 2026-09-28 · how these are computed

How this is being covered How these are calculated →

Article leaning vs. publisher reliability
Source leaning vs. consistency

Publisher

New York Post · 15490 article(s) · 35 correction(s) detected
Running correction rate · 35 correction(s)

Who wrote this

Hannah Southwick
64 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 It’s safe to say her co-stars will all be getting bottles soon, but it’s not the only thing they’ll likely be unwrapping this season.
🔮 In addition to olive, it also comes in burgundy, brown and black — all of which would look right at home at a winter soirée.
🔮 And while plenty of shoes wouldn’t be up to the task, the Margaux style took it like a true champ.
🔮 If the shoe fits … it still might not be the right fit for an NYC commute.
2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Made It Here Awards 2026: Best Commuter Shoes
🔮 The New York Times claimed she “delivers what she calls “female locker room chat” with swagger and anything-goes charisma” while Decider said if she keeps going, she may be able to build upon this solid debut.”
🔮 The “Savage” singer’s sparkly attire will likely match tonight’s runway, given Victoria’s Secret is finally bringing back its iconic glitter catwalk.
🔮 Paige Paul’s last name may have changed, but her beauty favorites are staying the same.
🔮 Leopard prints run wild in this collection — and we predict this take on Lululemon’s signature cinched jacket will be among the first to sell out.
🔮 When I tried it out myself, I could see why she’s so obsessed.
🔮 It’s been almost a year since Hudson Williams captivated the internet with his seemingly unedited, 20-minute-long skin care routine video.
Also by Hannah Southwick
Nothing else under this byline is closely related to this article, so these are simply their most recent.
All 64 articles by Hannah Southwick →

Topics

Hello Gorgeous Drop Earrings Khaite Page Six Staud VMAs

Subjects

Swift PERSON · 4× Maria PERSON · 3× Page Six ORG · 3× Melinda Maria PERSON · 2× Dakota Johnson PERSON · 1× Johnson PERSON · 1× Khaite ORG · 1× Melinda Maria’s PERSON · 1× Staud ORG · 1× Taylor Swift’s PERSON · 1×

Narrative

“Her stylist, Joseph Cassell, has been such a huge supporter of Melinda Maria … and has put stuff on Taylor for so many years,” Maria told us in 2023, adding that the spike earrings were still “always [in] the top five best sellers” for years after the Swift sighting.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28
🔮 And while we clocked pieces from brands like Khaite and Staud, we also couldn’t help but zero in on something much more affordable: Melinda Maria’s Hello Gorgeous Drop Earrings.

Claims (16 extracted, 0 hedged)

This price tag doesn’t have many zeros in it. asserted
tag → have → it
In Taylor Swift’s new Patient Zero” music video — which premiered during tonight’s VMAs — she and Dakota Johnson twin in a series of matching outfits. asserted
she → premier → outfits
And while we clocked pieces from brands like Khaite and Staud, we also couldn’t help but zero in on something much more affordable: Melinda Maria’s Hello Gorgeous Drop Earrings. asserted
we → clock → something
Johnson and Swift both paired the gorgeous $95 drops with Valentino dresses for a party scene, and you’d never know they weren’t actual precious stones. asserted
they → pair → scene
Shoppers love them, as they’ve earned an impressive five-star average out of over 60 reviews. asserted
they → love → reviews
(One customer even said they’re “so shiny and sparkly that they totally look like real diamond earrings.”) asserted
they → say → earrings
It’s not the first time Swift’s worn Melinda Maria jewelry, as she previously picked the luxe-looking Julian Loves Diamonds Necklace for a Kansas City Chiefs game in 2024. asserted
she → ’ → 2024
(After the outing, Maria told Page Six Style she couldn’t keep the “unique, blingy and cool-girl” design in stock. asserted
she → tell → stock
The pop star also wore Maria’s Gabriella Pavé Spiked Hoops to the premiere of “All Too Well: The Short Film” back in 2021. asserted
star → wear → 2021
“Her stylist, Joseph Cassell, has been such a huge supporter of Melinda Maria … and has put stuff on Taylor for so many years,” Maria told us in 2023, adding that the spike earrings were still “always [in] the top five best sellers” for years after the Swift sighting. asserted
earrings → put → sighting
It’s a full circle moment, given the “Patient Zero” premiere came right after Swift accepted the VMAs’ first-ever Artist Director Honors — recognizing her work both behind and in front of the camera over the years. asserted
Swift → ’ → years
And while the shimmering Tamara Ralph Couture halter gown she wore on tonight’s red carpet isn’t exactly shoppable, these earrings are going straight in our carts — before they sell out. asserted
they → wear → carts
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. asserted
article → trust → Page
Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts celebrities’ brands to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. asserted
that → spy → stars
She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. asserted
She → consult → recommendations
In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade. asserted
work → write → Today
💬Give feedback
🕘History 🎫Support