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Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios Recreated an Iconic Taylor Swift Rom-Com Scene

The power couple lip-synced along to the hilarious scene from the 2010 film ‘Valentine’s Day.’

Ananya Panchal

Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle
Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle / Dave Benett/Getty Images

Alix Earle’s newest Hot Mess podcast merchandise is high school and college athletics themed, so, of course, the SI Swimsuit digital cover girl had to tap NFL boyfriend Braxton Berrios for some promo content. We’re totally obsessed with her creativity in recreating an iconic Valentine’s Day scene featuring Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner from the 2010 rom-com.

Earle donned her varsity-inspired red and white crewneck ($78) that read “EARLE GIRLS” on the front, paired with a gray pinstripe pleated mini skirt and pom-poms in her hand.

“So how did you guys meet?” someone off camera asked.

“It’s really funny, actually, like, I was not into him at first. He used to shoot spit wads at me in Spanish class, which is, like, so junior high. But then one night, I was brushing out my hair when I got home, and I found this spit wad, but it was really a note, and it said, ‘What’s up?’ And I was like, That is so cute. And then I liked him,” the 23-year-old explained, mouthing along to Swift’s monologue.

The camera then panned to the 28-year-old Miami Dolphins player, who was cosplaying a high school track and field athlete, like Lautner‘s character in the film. Berrios, who donned a white T-Shirt with colorful “Hot Mess” lettering ($38), pretended to fall and injure himself while running.

“Oh my god, baby. Are you O.K.?” Earle asked, concerned. “Walk it off, baby, just walk it off. You’re still hot.” She continued chatting with someone off camera and then bust into some hilarious cheerleader dance moves, just like Swift does in the film.

Tons of fans chimed in to the comments of the TikTok to commend the couple’s “Oscar-worthy” acting skills.

“The way this was executed perfect haha,” one fan wrote.

“You NAILED this,” another added.

“This is top tier marketing 😭👏🏻👏🏻,” someone else declared.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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