She's a Mirrorball! See Taylor Swift's Big Night at the 2022 MTV VMAs

Mar. 15, 2025

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She’s a Mirrorball

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03of 13Red Lip ClassicArturo Holmes/FilmMagicSwift paired her flashy ensemble with some equally stunning makeup, includingher staple red lipstick.

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Red Lip Classic

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Swift paired her flashy ensemble with some equally stunning makeup, includingher staple red lipstick.

04of 13Working the CarpetArturo Holmes/FilmMagicThe singer worked the cameras from all angles in her eye-catching ensemble.

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Working the Carpet

The singer worked the cameras from all angles in her eye-catching ensemble.

05of 13It’s All in the DetailsDia Dipasupil/GettySwift made sure to show off all the intricate details of her dress, including several draping jewels across the back.

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It’s All in the Details

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Swift made sure to show off all the intricate details of her dress, including several draping jewels across the back.

06of 13She’s a WinnerSwift took homeher first award of the nightas she accepted best long form video forAll Too Well: The Short Film.

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She’s a Winner

Swift took homeher first award of the nightas she accepted best long form video forAll Too Well: The Short Film.

07of 13Her Very Own Moon PersonJeff Kravitz/GettySwift was shown admiring her Moon Person award as she accepted best long form video on stage.

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Her Very Own Moon Person

Swift was shown admiring her Moon Person award as she accepted best long form video on stage.

08of 13Cheers to ThatJohn Shearer/GettyIn addition to dancing along to various performances, Swift was seen smiling and clapping for various winners during the show.

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Cheers to That

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In addition to dancing along to various performances, Swift was seen smiling and clapping for various winners during the show.

09of 13Photo TimeJohn Shearer/GettySwift was spotted snapping photo with country singerKane Brownduring the show.

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Photo Time

Swift was spotted snapping photo with country singerKane Brownduring the show.

10of 13Showing SupportKevin Mazur/GettyAs Swift made her way to the stage, she had the support of cinematographer Rina Yang, producer Saul Germaine, and actor Dylan O’Brien, whom she worked with onAll Too Well: The Short Film. She also made sure to thank actress Sadie Sink, who starred in the short film with O’Brien, during her speech.

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Showing Support

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As Swift made her way to the stage, she had the support of cinematographer Rina Yang, producer Saul Germaine, and actor Dylan O’Brien, whom she worked with onAll Too Well: The Short Film. She also made sure to thank actress Sadie Sink, who starred in the short film with O’Brien, during her speech.

11of 13A Cute ReunionArturo Holmes/GettySwift shared a cute moment with2022 Video Vanguard Award winnerNicki Minajas the rapper presented the singer the video of the year award.

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A Cute Reunion

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Swift shared a cute moment with2022 Video Vanguard Award winnerNicki Minajas the rapper presented the singer the video of the year award.

12of 13The Beginning of a New Music EraTaylor Swift.Arturo Holmes/GettyWhile accepting her award for video of the year, Swift made the surprise announcement thatshe plans on releasing a brand-new albumin October.“I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand-new album comes out October 21st,” she told fans on stage.

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The Beginning of a New Music Era

Taylor Swift.Arturo Holmes/Getty

While accepting her award for video of the year, Swift made the surprise announcement thatshe plans on releasing a brand-new albumin October.

“I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand-new album comes out October 21st,” she told fans on stage.

13of 13History-Making WinsChristopher Polk/Variety via Getty ImagesAfter the show, Swift changed intoa starry Moschino dressas she posed with her three awards from the night: best video, best direction, and best long form video.With her wins, Swift became the fourth-most decorated ever in the history of the show. She also became the first artist to win video of the year three times, having previously taken home the award for “Bad Blood” (featuringKendrick Lamar, 2015) and “You Need to Calm Down” (2019).

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History-Making Wins

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After the show, Swift changed intoa starry Moschino dressas she posed with her three awards from the night: best video, best direction, and best long form video.

With her wins, Swift became the fourth-most decorated ever in the history of the show. She also became the first artist to win video of the year three times, having previously taken home the award for “Bad Blood” (featuringKendrick Lamar, 2015) and “You Need to Calm Down” (2019).

source: people.com