“Why and how can people hate Taylor?”: Taylor Swift’s Reaction to Harry Styles Go Through Awful Grammy Moment Tells us How Traumatic It Was For Her

Fans believe Taylor Swift’s reaction to Harry Styles’ Grammy win was a flashback to her own 2009 VMAs moment.

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The internet has long been fascinated by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship.
Taylor Swift’s standing ovation for Harry Styles’ 2023 Grammy win, despite grumbling from some in the audience, grabbed major headlines.

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The internet has always been obsessed with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship. So, when Taylor Swift stood up to applaud her ex for winning the Grammy for Best Album in 2023, beating out heavyweights like Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar in the category. That too over some Grammy audience members’ grumbling over Styles’ win, it made major headlines.
Taylor Swift in a still from her single Blank Space (image credit: Big Machine)
And for the chronically online, this scene was a blast from the past, reminiscent of the infamous 2009 incident when Swift faced similar drama.

Taylor Swift Stood by Her Ex Harry Styles While the Grammy Audience Heckled Him

Harry Styles‘ Album of the Year win at the 2023 Grammys sent shockwaves through the internet mostly among Queen Bee’s fans. While Styles basked in the glow of his victory, the air was thick with tension. As he accepted the award, a chorus of boos and cries of “Beyoncé” and “Beyoncé should’ve won” erupted from the audience, a stark contrast to the applause that greeted many other winners from the night.

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The internet was ablaze with reactions to that particular moment from the night, and Taylor Swift’s response to Styles’ win caught everyone’s attention. As Harry Styles received the award and delivered his speech, Swift stood up and applauded him (as caught in the clip shared by Storyful on YouTube). The pop icon was also spotted talking and hugging Styles, seemingly congratulating him on his big win during the ceremony as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Harry Styles as Starfox in Eternals (image credit: Marvel)
Amid the speculation surrounding Swift’s supportive reaction to Styles’ Grammy win, fans have been buzzing about deeper reasons behind her gesture. While many see her actions as a gesture of support from an ex and friend, there’s also chatter that the moment might have evoked personal memories for Swift.

Some observers pointed out that the scene could have been a poignant reminder of the 2009 VMAs when Kanye West infamously interrupted her acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé should have won.

Fans Flashback to 2009 VMAs as Taylor Swift Faces Deja Vu!

The 2009 VMAs is still vividly remembered for one moment and one moment only. At the height of her rise to global stardom, Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video was abruptly cut short by Kanye West.

As 19-year-old Swift was in the midst of her speech, Kanye West, now known as Ye, stormed the stage and declared (via YouTube/Taylor’s Swifties),

I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!

The evening took a heartwarming turn when Beyoncé, later in the evening, extended an olive branch to the young star and let her have her moment. However, the moment was widely criticized by artists and people across the internet.

Taylor Swift and Post Malone in a still from “Fortnight” music video | YouTube- Taylor Swift
So, when Taylor Swift showed support for Harry Styles in 2023, it made people wonder how anyone could hold a grudge against her, given everything she’s been through and the positive energy she radiates. An edit of these moments was posted on Instagram recently by @_swiftie13_forever, where a fan named @kkvtiyz claimed, “Why and how people can hate Taylor ???”

While many others chimed in saying,

@camryn_k2: “Taylor is so sweet and supportive I don’t get why ppl can hate on such an amazing and kind person”

@iana.2010: “Did you see how kind Taylor is? That was her ex, and yet she defended him. Like, tell me how can anyone hate her?”

@13swiftie4everxx13: “Beyonce fans need to stop and start to respect other artists!!”

@zuvyjkt: “Taylor try to heal the moment”

Taylor Swift’s enduring kindness has cemented her status as one of the most beloved artists in the music industry. The events of 2023 or of 2009, while divisive for fans, underscore the immense global impact of Harry Styles, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. These three artists undeniably stand as titans of this generation, captivating audiences worldwide with their music