Taylor Swift’s Controversial Grammy Moment with Celine Dion: What Really Happened?

Taylor Swift, TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year, made history at the Grammys on Sunday night by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year four times with her album “Midnights.” However, Swift also faced criticism for an awkward moment on stage when she appeared to ignore presenter Celine Dion.

Dion, who made a rare appearance at the ceremony after revealing her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, received a standing ovation from the audience, including Swift. But when Dion announced Swift as the winner of the award, Swift seemed shocked and appeared to ignore Dion while accepting the award and giving her speech.

The moment sparked controversy online, with viewers calling out Swift for what they saw as a disrespectful snub. Some even compared Swift’s interaction with Dion to Miley Cyrus’ earlier interaction with Mariah Carey, where Cyrus acknowledged and praised Carey during her acceptance speech.

Despite the criticism, a photo of Swift and Dion smiling and embracing each other later circulated on social media, suggesting that there was no bad blood between them. However, some remained unsatisfied, speculating that the photo was a calculated attempt to quell the criticisms.

Dion, in her speech before presenting Swift with the award, emphasized the importance of appreciating the love and joy that music brings to people’s lives. The incident between Swift and Dion at the Grammys serves as a reminder of the scrutiny and expectations that come with being in the spotlight.