Besties Selena Gomez And Taylor Swift Shine At MTV Video Music Awards
In a night filled with glitz and glamor, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift stole the spotlight at the MTV Video Music Awards as they shared a heartwarming moment that had fans cheering for their genuine friendship.
Selena, the 31-year-old singer and actress, delighted her followers by posting a candid photo of herself with Taylor, 33, on her Instagram. In the photo, the pair can be seen embracing, with Selena captioning it humorously, “She looks stunning, I look constipated.”
But the night wasn’t just about their adorable friendship. Both Gomez and Swift had their own moments of glory. Taylor walked away with a whopping nine awards, including the prestigious Video of the Year for her hit track Anti-Hero.
During her acceptance speech, the Blank Space singer expressed her gratitude, saying, “This is unbelievable. This is… I just want to say that the fact that this is a fan-voted award means so much to me based on the memories that we’ve made recently.”
Dressed in a stunning black Versace gown with a thigh-high slit, Taylor Swift also took the opportunity to talk about her record-breaking Eras Tour, which had recently completed its U.S. leg. She shared, “I’ve just been on a tour that has been the most joyful and exhilarating experience. And we’re not even halfway done with it. It’s really felt like the adventure of a lifetime this past year. I cannot believe that it was a year ago at the VMAs that I announced the Midnights album. And all I have to say tonight is thank you. I’m blown away. Thank you so much to the fans. I love you so much.”
Meanwhile, Selena had her own moment in the spotlight as she and Nigerian Afrobeats singer Rema won the award for Best Afrobeats for their collaboration on Calm Down. Taylor, being the supportive best friend she is, couldn’t contain her excitement as she can be seen cheering and blowing kisses while Selena and Rema accepted the award on stage.
Selena looked radiant in a red beaded dress by Oscar de la Renta, showcasing her elegance and style. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude to Rema and her fans, saying, “Thank you so much Rema for believing in me and thank you for choosing me to be a part of such an incredible song that’s been able to break records. Thank you to all of you for listening, streaming. I could not be more honored. And I want to send all of my love to Nigeria, thank you.”
