Josh Charles credits Taylor Swift for his, Ethan Hawke’s Moon Person trophies

Published: Jan 16 2026


Josh Charles revealed that Taylor Swift was the driving force behind his and Ethan Hawke's Moon Person trophies. On Tuesday, January 15th, the 54-year-old American film actor spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, where he credited Swift for ensuring he and Hawke could call their own trophies their own after she won Video of the Year for Fortnight at the MTV VMA Awards in September 2024.

Josh Charles credits Taylor Swift for his, Ethan Hawke’s Moon Person trophies 1

Charles said, "I'm assuming it came from Taylor. She just wanted to celebrate us for being a part of the video in a way that she felt enhanced it and made it truly special. So, she included Ethan [Hawke] and me as part of the recipients of the [Video of the Year] award."

He added, "All I know is I received an email saying something was coming, and I was asked to provide my address and ensure it was correct. When I received it, I thought, 'This is incredible!'"

The Handmaid's Tale star praised Swift as a "class act." For those unaware, Charles and The Purge star made a cameo in Swift's Fortnight music video, which was released in April 2024.

It's worth mentioning that their appearance in Travis Kelce's fiancée's music video not only surprised fans but also served as a reunion for both Hollywood stars after their iconic 1989 film Dead Poets Society.


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