Taylor Swift, despite gaining viral attention for not acknowledging Celine Dion during her on-stage appearance at the Grammys, shared a backstage moment with the Canadian singer. The 34-year-old artist made history by winning Album of the Year for the fourth time at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The controversy arose when Swift received backlash for seeming ‘disrespectful’ towards Dion, 55, who presented her with the award.
Fans pointed out that Swift did not make eye contact or acknowledge the iconic performer during the ceremony. Despite the on-stage incident, the two singers later posed happily backstage.
Celine Dion, who is battling stiff-person syndrome, made a surprise appearance to present Swift with the honor she won herself 27 years ago.
Dion’s emotional on-stage moment was followed by Swift’s historic win for her 2022 album “Midnights,” making her the first person to win Album of the Year four times.
The controversy surrounding Swift’s perceived snub of Dion led to social media criticism, with fans expressing disappointment and frustration. The incident has overshadowed Swift’s achievements at the Grammys, where she won Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year, becoming the first person to achieve this feat four times.
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Swift, nominated in six categories, emerged victorious in two major categories, solidifying her place in Grammy history.