Taylor Swift’s Most Memorable VMAs Moments
Taylor Swift has made plenty of appearances at the VMAs over the years, and while she’s taken home a lot of trophies, she’s also had many other memorable moments at the show. Whether it be a performance, ending a feud, beginning a new feud, or just a fun time with friends, Taylor has really gone through a TON of ups and downs at this award show! While the VMAs may not be as big as the Grammys, it’s still a buzzed-about award show, and whenever Taylor is in attendance, something big is bound to happen. We’ve rounded up the biggest moments Taylor has had at the show over the years, and her history with the Video Music Awards is definitely epic. Keep clicking through the gallery to check them out — beginning with her very first show in 2008 and continuing with the subsequent years that followed!
Taylor Swift & Britney Spears
Taylor Swift meets one of her idols, Britney Spears, at her very first MTV Video Music Awards ceremony in 2008. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the show.
Taylor Swift At 2009 VMAs
Taylor Swift poses for photos on the red carpet at the 2009 Video Music Awards. During the show, she gave an epic performance of her song, ‘You Belong With Me,’ which was filmed on the subway and streets of New York City.
Taylor Swift & Kanye West
Of course, the 2009 VMAs also led to one of the most memorable moments in the show’s HISTORY. While Taylor was onstage accepting her award for Best Female Video, she was rudely interrupted by Kanye West, who grabbed her microphone and claimed that Beyonce should have won the honor.
Taylor Swift Performing At 2010 VMAs
After the infamous 2009 incident, Taylor did what she does best and wrote a song about the situation. It was called “Innocent,” and she fittingly performed it at the show the next year in 2010.
Taylor Swift Performing At 2012 VMAs
Taylor Swift returned to the VMAs in 2012 to give a fun and upbeat performance of her song, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.’ It was the perfect kick-off to her ‘Red’ era of music!
Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez At 2013 VMAs
Taylor Swift hung out with her BFF, Selena Gomez, at the 2013 VMAs, and they had a blast in the crowd! Selena was just as excited as Taylor when Tay won the Best Female Video award once again, this time for “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
Taylor Swift Performing At 2014 VMAs
Taylor Swift once again returned to the VMAs in 2014, and this time, she gave a high-energy performance of her then-single, “Shake It Off.” So much fun!
Taylor Swift & Friends At 2015 VMAs
Taylor Swift brought members of her girl squad with her to the 2015 VMAs. The ladies all appeared in Taylor’s “Bad Blood” video, which was nominated for SEVEN awards at the show.
Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj At 2015 VMAs
Before the 2015 VMAs, Taylor and Nicki Minaj got into a bit of a feud on social media. However, they squashed the beef, and proved that they were ALL good when Taylor performed with Nicki at the show.=
Taylor Swift Giving Kanye West His VMA
Taylor Swift and Kanye West also ended their feud before the 2015 VMAs, and she was the one to present him with his Video Vanguard Award. Taylor gave a touching speech, and she and Kanye hugged onstage. However, just six months later, their feud was reignited when he called her “that b****” in his song “Famous.”
Taylor Swift Accepting Award At VMAs
Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” took home the most coveted honor of the night — Video of the Year — at the 2015 VMAs. She and the video’s director, Joseph Kahn, took the stage to accept the honor.
