Taylor Swift shatters numerous records by winning at the MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift made history at the MTV Video Music Awards by winning the most prestigious award of the night for her song “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. This win marked her 30th VMA win, tying her with Beyoncé for the most wins of all time.
After accepting the award from host Megan Thee Stallion, Swift expressed her gratitude to her fans and the team behind the music video. She thanked Post Malone, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Rodrigo Prieto, and Ethan Tobman for their contributions to the video.
Swift also mentioned her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who was always there to support her during the filming of the music video. She acknowledged his presence and the joy he brought to the set.
In her acceptance speech, Swift emphasized the fun and positive experience she had while creating the video, despite its sad tone. She expressed her gratitude to her fans for their support and for voting for her.
Swift set records with her win, becoming the most-awarded artist in the video of the year category. She also became the first artist to win the VMA for video of the year three years in a row.
She has a reputation for directing her music videos, and her win for “Fortnight” extended her record for the most wins in the category for videos that she directed or co-directed.
Swift’s successful year also included winning the Grammy for album of the year and releasing her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. She has been touring globally and is set to wrap up her Eras tour in North America later this year.
The 2024 VMAs, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, took place at Long Island’s UBS Arena. For a full list of winners and red carpet looks, click here.