What Happened Between Beyonc And Taylor Swift?

May 24, 2024

Highlights

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have openly supported each other throughout their careers, despite being in different genres.
Beyoncé showed support for Swift after she was interrupted by Kanye West at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Both artists attended the premieres of each other's concert films, showcasing their mutual support and dispelling any notion of competition.

Beyoncé has been a music superstar since her days as a member of Destiny's Child. Taylor Swift has been a musical force since she rose to fame as a country singer. When Beyoncé went solo and Swift went pop, their careers reached new levels.

However, instead of engaging in unfriendly competition, the two superstars have been openly supportive of each other over the years.

Beyoncé first showed Swift support with a big gesture at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Recently, they both got ahead of any potential drama between their respective fanbases by showing up to the premieres of each other's concert films.

Beyoncé Supported Taylor With A Huge Gesture At The MTV Video Music Awards

Swift and Beyoncé first crossed paths at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. During her acceptance speech for Best Female Video, Swift was interrupted by Kanye West. West declared that Beyoncé (who was nominated in the same category) should've won instead.

Taylor Lautner was the presenter of the award and there are many shots where it looks like he is laughing in the background. Lautner addressed this incident when he spoke to his wife, Taylor Dome Lautner, on the podcast The Squeeze.

Lautner said that while West was interrupting Swift, he was under the impression the whole thing was just a pre-planned skit.

"I presented the award to her," Lautner recalled. "I took five steps back and was standing five feet behind her. And, yeah, in the middle of her giving her ‘thank you’ speech, Kanye jumps on the stage."

He continued, "I can barely hear it. I can’t see them — I’m just assuming that this whole thing was a practiced and rehearsed skit because why else would Kanye West be jumping up on the stage, interrupting Taylor Swift?"

Lautner said that while he laughed at first, he soon realized it "wasn't good" when Swift turned around and he saw her face.

Later in the show, Beyoncé won Video of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Instead of giving a speech herself, Beyoncé invited Swift on stage to redo her speech.

"I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny's Child and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life," Beyoncé said, "so I would like for Taylor to come out and have her moment."

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Swift then walked on stage, gave Beyoncé a hug, and properly accepted the award for her "You Belong With Me" video.

After the show, Swift spoke with reporters about the support Beyoncé showed her that night.

"It was so wonderful and gracious of her," Swift said. "She’s always been a great person ... I thought I couldn’t love Beyoncé more and tonight happened and it was just wonderful."

Beyoncé And Taylor Congratulated Each Other For Their Record-Breaking Grammy Wins

In 2015, Swift and Beyoncé were nominated in the same category at the Brit Awards. While speaking to KissFMUK ahead of the big night, Swift shared her love for the singer.

"It’s like, normal for everyone to love Beyoncé, but I love her more than that amount, like more than the normal amount," Swift said. "I try really hard not to let it get creepy. I just really like, channel it into a joyous admiration and appreciation."

She continued, "I'm nominated usually against lots of my friends, so you have to — just for the sake of humanity and for the sake of having a good time — legitimately be happy for other people."

Swift then said that she didn't care if she won the award, she just wanted to see Beyoncé.

"The only way that I'll be upset, is if we don't get to see Beyoncé," Swift said. "I won't be upset because I didn't win. I'll just be like, 'I wish that we could see her all the time.'"

In 2021, Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammy wins by a female artist. That same year, Swift won Album of the Year for "Folklore." This made Swift the first female artist to win the award three times.

Beyoncé showed Swift some love by sending her flowers and a note congratulating her. Swift shared pictures of the gift on Instagram and thanked Beyoncé, while congratulating her as well.

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"Taylor, Congratulations on your Grammy," Beyoncé's handwritten note read. "It was great seeing you on Sunday night. Thank you for always being so supportive. Sending love to you & your family. B."

Swift wrote, "Woke up to flowers from the queen of grace & greatness @beyonce and suddenly it's the best Friday EVER. Thank you B and congratulations on your epic achievement Sunday night!!"

Beyoncé And Taylor Showed Support By Attending The Premieres For Each Other's Concert Films

When Swift's "Eras Tour" was made into a concert film in 2023, she celebrated by attending the film's premiere. Swift would also be joined by Beyoncé, who made a surprise appearance.

"I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence," Swift wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of the two together. "The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale."

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That same year, Swift returned the favor by attending Beyoncé's premiere for her film Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. The film chronicles Beyoncé's latest tour in support of her hit album "Renaissance." Beyoncé and Swift's latest eras have no doubt been the source of much success for them. This public show of mutual support allowed both artists to get ahead of any potential narrative about the two being in competition with each other.

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