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During the California wildfires, actress Zoe Kravitz accidentally damaged Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills home while trying to rescue her mother’s pet snake, Orpheus. The incident unfolded when the snake slipped into a hole in the wall, prompting extensive efforts to retrieve it, including the dismantling of a vintage banquette. After three weeks of repairs, Kravitz confessed to Swift, who found the situation amusing. This light-hearted mishap showcases the unpredictable nature of wildlife rescue amid adversity.
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Actress Zoe Kravitz revealed that she accidentally caused damage to Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills estate while attempting to rescue her mother’s pet snake during the California wildfires earlier this year. The incident occurred while Kravitz and her mother, Lisa Bonet, were staying at Swift’s vacant home after being evacuated from their own residence due to the fires.
The unusual sequence of events unfolded when Kravitz’s mother’s pet snake, a Burmese python named Orpheus, slipped into a hole in the bathroom wall of Swift’s home. Swift was out of state at the time of the evacuation, leading Kravitz to attempt to recover the snake while keeping everything in pristine condition. However, efforts to retrieve the snake quickly escalated into a situation that resulted in actual damage to the property.
In a bid to free the snake, one of Swift’s employees was compelled to use an ax to dismantle part of a vintage banquette and some bathroom tiles. This meant that significant alterations had to be made for the retrieval, including tearing up tiles and scratching walls to locate Orpheus within the wall structure that was adjacent to some furniture.
After the incident, Kravitz sought to keep the mishap a secret from Swift, hoping to manage repairs before informing her. These repairs took approximately three weeks to complete before Kravitz eventually confessed to the extent of the damages that had occurred.
In a light-hearted twist, Swift later disclosed on the same television show that she found the whole situation amusing rather than upsetting. She indicated that she enjoyed the humor of the incident and was relieved that no permanent harm had come to the snake. Swift’s positive reception of the incident underscores the friendly relationship between the two celebrities.
Notably, Swift’s Beverly Hills estate, built in 1934, has historical significance; it was formerly owned by studio mogul Samuel Goldwyn. The property is known for its vintage appeal and has garnered attention not only for its architectural value but also for being a notable celebrity residence.
The aftermath of the incident allowed Kravitz to connect with Swift’s house manager as she helped clean up the damaged areas. Both parties embraced the situation with an understanding of the playful nature of the events that unfolded.
The combination of wildlife rescue and an unexpected mishap highlights the extraordinary lengths people will go to when faced with unique challenges, all set against the backdrop of devastating wildfires affecting many in California.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the bonds shared between people and their pets, as well as the unexpected moments that can arise in the midst of adversity.
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- The Pride LA: Zoe Kravitz’s Snake Rescue Incident
- Elle Decor: Taylor Swift’s House
- Realtor.com: Beverly Hills Mansion
- New York Post: Taylor Swift’s Houses
- Cosmopolitan: Zoe Kravitz and the Snake Incident
- Wikipedia: Taylor Swift
- Google Search: California Wildfires
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Snake
- Google Scholar: Animal Rescue
- Google News: Celebrity Homes
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