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The internet has always been obsessed with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship. So, when Taylor Swift stood up to applaud her ex for winning the Grammy for Best Album in 2023, beating out heavyweights like Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar in the category. That too over some Grammy audience members’ grumbling over Styles’ win, it made major headlines.
And for the chronically online, this scene was a blast from the past, reminiscent of the infamous 2009 incident when Swift faced similar drama.
Taylor Swift Stood by Her Ex Harry Styles While the Grammy Audience Heckled Him
Harry Styles‘ Album of the Year win at the2023 Grammyssent shockwaves through the internet mostly among Queen Bee’s fans. While Styles basked in the glow of his victory, the air was thick with tension. As he accepted the award, a chorus of boos and cries of“Beyoncé”and“Beyoncé should’ve won”erupted from the audience, a stark contrast to the applause that greeted many other winners from the night.
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The internet was ablaze with reactions to that particular moment from the night, and Taylor Swift’s response to Styles’ win caught everyone’s attention. As Harry Styles received the award and delivered his speech, Swift stood up and applauded him (as caught in the clip shared byStoryful on YouTube). The pop icon was also spotted talking and hugging Styles, seemingly congratulating him on his big win during the ceremony as perThe Hollywood Reporter.
Amid the speculation surrounding Swift’s supportive reaction to Styles’ Grammy win, fans have been buzzing about deeper reasons behind her gesture. While many see her actions as a gesture of support from an ex and friend, there’s also chatter that the moment might have evoked personal memories for Swift.
Some observers pointed out that the scene could have been a poignant reminder of the 2009 VMAs whenKanye West infamouslyinterrupted her acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé should have won.
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The 2009 VMAs is still vividly remembered for one moment and one moment only. At the height of her rise to global stardom, Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video was abruptly cut short byKanye West.
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As 19-year-old Swift was in the midst of her speech, Kanye West, now known as Ye, stormed the stage and declared (viaYouTube/Taylor’s Swifties),
I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!
The evening took a heartwarming turn when Beyoncé, later in the evening, extended an olive branch to the young star and let her have her moment. However, the moment was widely criticized by artists and people across the internet.
So, when Taylor Swift showed support for Harry Styles in 2023, it made people wonder how anyone could hold a grudge against her, given everything she’s been through and the positive energy she radiates. An edit of these moments was posted on Instagram recently by@_swiftie13_forever,where a fan named @kkvtiyz claimed,“Why and how people can hate Taylor ???”
While many others chimed in saying,
Taylor Swift’s enduring kindness has cemented her status as one of the most beloved artists in the music industry. The events of 2023 or of 2009, while divisive for fans, underscore the immense global impact of Harry Styles, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. These three artists undeniably stand as titans of this generation, captivating audiences worldwide with their music
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
