When Swift took the stage to accept the award, she got caught up in the moment, hugging everyone in sight. However, when it came time to receive the award from music icon Celine Dion, Taylor barely acknowledged her, treating her more like a coat-check girl than the legendary figure she is.
This move hasn't escaped harsh criticism, and surprisingly, even some Swift fans are calling her out on it. Many argue that her behavior was downright disrespectful to Celine, who made a surprise appearance at the Grammys while battling a devastating case of stiff-person syndrome.
Horrible!! #TaylorSwift Didn't Even Acknowledge Celine Dion! Everyone Knows How Celine's Health Has Been Deteriorating With No Prognosis Of Recovery!For Celine To Be There To Present Was A Once In A Lifetime Event #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/6gb4ls8xou
— Hailey Graces Daddy (@HaileyGracesDad) February 5, 2024
Did this just happened?! Hello Celine Dion is right there😢 love my girl #TaylorSwift but this is disappointing… is it just me? #Grammys #celinedion pic.twitter.com/jxhArkcwu2
— Daan Jansen (@danjan01) February 5, 2024
Taylor Swift just took the album of the year trophy from Celine Dion without batting an eye and/or acknowledging that a legendary 🐐 was handing her the award 😂
— RanaJi🏹 (@RanaTells) February 5, 2024
That was So cringey for my soul🙂#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/wawuXyCaPF
Naturally, the Swifties wasted no time jumping in to defend their messiah. They were quick to point out that there's a picture floating around of both Celine Dion and Taylor hugging backstage.
Celine Dion and Taylor Swift backstage at the #GRAMMYs. pic.twitter.com/cCHxfgzJ89
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 5, 2024
Despite the backstage hug, Taylor's behavior was still pretty darn rude. Any chance of redeeming herself from the faux pas could've been achieved with a public apology or at least acknowledging it. However, she's way too high up on her horse to entertain such notions.
H/T BizPac Review
