How old was Taylor Swift in The Giver?

Taylor plays the small yet important role of Rosemary in the movie, which opens on Friday.  At the film's New York City premiere Monday night, producer Nikki Silver told ABC News Radio, "Taylor Swift is a very interesting story; we had actually written the part of Rosemary as a piano player even before we ever thought of [her]. Then, one of the executives at the Weinstein Company was at a Taylor Swift concert and said, 'I have this really crazy idea.'" 

"We met with her and she's just...she's fantastic," Silver added.  "Her dedication to this role, the time she spent with [her co-star] Jeff Bridges, trying to hone her craft and really learn it -- she's just an incredibly thoughtful, intelligent young woman."

So, does Silver think Taylor has what it takes to forge a real acting career?  "I think Taylor Swift has what it takes to do whatever she wants to do," she told ABC News Radio. "And I think once she puts her mind to something, there's nothing she can't do."

Another producer on the film is a guy who knows a thing or two about young singers who branch out by appearing on movies, TV and the stage: Scooter Braun.  He guides the careers of Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Ariana Grande, just to name a few.  He says he's all for Taylor continuing to expand her acting resume.

"I think anyone creative should have as many creative outlets as possible," Braun told ABC News Radio at the premiere. "Taylor's an incredibly talented, smart, beautiful woman and I think she has proven time and time again that she can do whatever she wants. I think she should keep doing it, but I think she should keep inspiring all the kids that she does."

One kid who Taylor inspired is Emma Tremblay, the nine-year-old actress who plays Lily, the younger sister of The Giver's main character, Jonas.  Pronouncing herself a "HUGE" Taylor Swift fan, Emma told ABC News Radio, "I'd like to see her in more movies!"

Taylor herself was at The Giver premiere in New York City as well -- after all, she lives there now.  She sported a Monique Lhuillier gown and, as always, bright red lips.  Also on hand for the premiere were OneRepublic, who performed their song "Ordinary Human," from The Giver's soundtrack.

Taylor Swift has had quite the filmography! Here is every movie she's been in from Valentine's Day to her latest flick, Amsterdam!

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Taylor Swift really is a singing, songwriting, performing extraordinaire – and during her 16 year-long career, she's dominated music as well as having dabbled in film!

The 'Midnights' songstress dusted off her acting chops once again when she starred in the romantic crime epic Amsterdam, joining her long list of film credits.

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Taylor may have ten studio records, two re-recorded albums and five EPs to her name – but how many movies has she been in?

Here is everything you need to know about the pop star's film career, from directing the All Too Well Short Film to her acting debut...

Taylor Swift will star in David O.Russel's Amsterdam coming out in 2022. Picture: Getty

Taylor Swift stars alongside Margot Robbie and Christian Bale in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a 'romantic crime epic' that will boast a very impressive line-up of celebrities, the likes of Margot Robbie, Christian Bale, Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana and Robert De Niro – just to name a few!

At the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, director David. O Russel announced that the flick is set to arrive in theatres on November 4!

The trailer is yet to be shared with the general public but it's reported that Taylor puts on a teary display in one of the scenes!

Taylor directs and acts in All Too Well: Short Film

Not only can Miss Swift act, but she can direct too!

The pop sensation made her directorial debut back in 2019 with 'The Man' music video, two years later she released a full-fledged short film to the iconic 10-minute-version of her 'Red' track, 'All Too Well'.

Taylor cast Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien to play the two central characters, with the musician making a cameoi at the end of the film to fulfil an older portrayal of the leading lady role.

Taylor Swift wrote and directed the All Too Well: Short Film. Picture: Taylor Swift/Instagram

Taylor Swift releases Miss Americana documentary

Taylor has done her fair share of work when it comes to fiction, but she's also created works that are rooted in reality.

In January 2020, the singer-songwriter released her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, the project explored her personal life and career, giving fans a candid and transparent look into her world.

While this is Swift's only true documentary, she has also released several live sessions and tour experiences, such as Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020), and The 1989 World Tour Live (2015).

Miss Americana was released exclusively to Netflix in 2020. Picture: Netflix

Taylor makes her musical movie debut with Cats

The 'Blank Space' singer has dipped her toe into many genres over the years, with 2019's Cats being the first musical movie she'd worked on.

Cats was the Hollywood adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's cult-classic stage musical of the same name which first premiered back in 1981!

Swift played the supporting role of Bombalurina in the fantasy film but already had a relationship with director Tim Hooper!

Back in 2012, the singer-songwriter auditioned for not one but two roles in the movie adaptation of Les Misérables – she even screen-tested with Eddie Redmayne but ultimately didn't bag this role.

Taylor played Bombalurina in 2019's Cats. Picture: Alamy

Taylor stars in a supporting role in 2014's The Giver

In 2014, the songstress appeared in a dystopian drama alongside the likes of Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep and Katie Holmes – talk about top billing!

Taylor was 25 when she was cast in the role of Rosemary, the mysterious daughter of the 'The Giver', played by Jeff Bridges.

The dystopian film The Giver came out in 2014. Picture: AlamyTaylor Swift starred opposite Jeff Bridges. Picture: Alamy

The Lorax boasts Taylor's first foray into voice acting

The pop star dazzled in The Lorax back in 2012 with first and only voice acting role!

Taylor starred opposite Zac Efron in the animated feature inspired by the Dr Seuss book of the same name.

Zac and Taylor played the roles of Theodore and Audrey, respectively, and grew to be great friending through filming!

Taylor was the voice of Audrey in The Lorax. Picture: AlamyTaylor's bagged her first acting role in Valentine's Day. Picture: Alamy

Taylor Swift acts in her first feature flick Valentine's Day

Which brings us back to the beginning!

At the tender age of just 21, Taylor Swift made her debut as an actress in 2010's romcom, Valentine's Day.

The comedy boasted an ensemble cast (in true 2010s fashion) and featured some of Hollywood's biggest names such as Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey and many, many more.

And of course, Taylor acted alongside her boyfriend at the time, Taylor Lautner, as the couple portrayed two loved-up students in the flick – how times flies!

Why is Taylor Swift in The Giver?

She's a very soulful, interesting young woman and we had this very out-of-the box idea that maybe it would make sense that she could be our Rosemary,” Silver said. “And she's fantastic. I've spent a lot of time with her, and she had just been looking to dip her toe slightly in acting…”

What song does Taylor Swift play in The Giver?

The Giver Movie CLIP - This Is Rosemary (2014) - Taylor Swift, Jeff Bridges Movie HD - YouTube.

When did Taylor Swift film The Giver?

Taylor Swift makes an appearance in 2014 YA adaptation The Giver as Rosemary. Here's her quick cameo role in the movie explained. Here's Taylor Swift's brief but important role in The Giver explained.

Is Rosemary The Giver's daughter?

Rosemary Rosemary was The Giver's daughter. Selected ten years earlier to become the new Receiver of Memory, she began training with The Giver, but after only five weeks, she asked to be released from the community.