The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was a night of major victories, jaw-dropping performances, and, of course, Taylor Swift stealing the spotlight—without even winning a single award. That’s right, Swift, who was nominated for six awards, walked away without adding another golden gramophone to her ever-growing collection. But did that stop her from owning the night? Absolutely not.
Swift arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in peak Tortured Poets Department fashion—exuding her signature elegance while reminding everyone why she’s still the biggest name in music. Fans and critics alike had been buzzing about her nominations, with The Tortured Poets Department up for Album of the Year and her moody anthem “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone) in the running for Record of the Year.
Yet, when the winners were announced, Swift didn’t take home a single award. The big wins went to Beyoncé, who snagged Album of the Year, and Kendrick Lamar, whose track “Not Like Us” dominated categories like Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
But let’s be real—Taylor Swift doesn’t need trophies to own the room.
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If there’s one thing Swifties know, it’s that Taylor doesn’t do dull. And while she might not have won, she definitely won over the internet with her hilarious and ultra-Taylor moments throughout the night.
One of the biggest viral moments? Catching Janelle Monáe’s tuxedo jacket mid-air and, without hesitation, putting it on like it was meant to be hers. Monáe was performing an electrifying rendition of “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough“, and in classic Swift fashion, she turned a random moment into an instant social media sensation. Twitter (or should we say X?) went into a frenzy, dubbing it “Peak Taylor Behavior.”
And the fun didn’t stop there. At one point, Swift was spotted dancing with a young boy during Shakira’s high-energy performance, melting hearts across the internet. Fans were quick to call it her “best auntie energy” moment of the night.
Then there was the unexpected seat-sharing moment with Cynthia Erivo—because when you’re Taylor Swift, who needs personal space? Erivo, a fellow nominee, seemed equally amused as the two artists enjoyed the awards show shoulder to shoulder.
Let’s be real: The Swifties were NOT happy. Twitter was ablaze with fans calling the Grammy snub a robbery, while others speculated that the Academy is “saving” her next big win for another year.
Of course, Taylor herself handled it all like the pro she is. She was seen cheering on other winners, congratulating fellow artists, and genuinely enjoying the night—which is exactly what makes her the queen of grace and longevity in the industry.
While it’s unusual for Swift to leave an awards show empty-handed, 2025 simply wasn’t her year for the Grammys. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that Taylor Swift always gets the last laugh—and a bigger, shinier moment is just around the corner.
So, what’s next for the undisputed pop queen? Well, let’s just say Taylor isn’t losing sleep over this Grammy shutout. With the Eras Tour still smashing records and The Tortured Poets Department set to continue dominating the charts, she’s got bigger things on her mind than a shelf full of awards.
And let’s not forget—2026 could be another major Grammy year for her. Will she come back swinging with another Album of the Year win? Or will she shake it off and keep breaking records in ways no artist ever has?
Either way, one thing’s for sure: Win or lose, Taylor Swift IS the moment.
So, Swifties, don’t worry about the 2025 Grammys. We all know the real victory is just around the corner.
