It’s been almost three months since the Grammys, and the world can finally lay a certain mystery to rest. The internet may currently be discussing Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, but in February, everyone was fixated on her apparent slight of music legend Celine Dion.Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammys, accompanied by her son, René-Charles Angélil. This was one of the few public appearances she’s made since being diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder stiff person syndrome (or SPS) in 2022.
But rather than focusing on the presence of the five-time Grammy winner, another internet drama brewed that night, focused on an interaction between Dion and Swift, the recipient of the award.
Swift accepted Album of the Year from previous award winner Dion.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
So what exactly happened at the Grammys between Swift and Dion? In the widely circulated clip, Swift can be seen hugging her collaborators onstage, before she takes the trophy from Dion’s hands without looking at her. The “My Heart Will Go On” singer looks a little taken aback by it all, and viewers back home were not impressed.
“Sorry Swifties. But Taylor could’ve took one second and even acknowledge the legend that is Celine. I like Taylor, but this was not OK,” one user captioned the video.
Others defended the Midnights singer, explaining the situation for their idol. “Was she clearly distracted by someone behind her at the exact moment Celine Dion handed her the award? 100000%,” a user wrote.
“Stop overanalyzing her every move looking for proof that she should be hated because you already don’t like her,” another complained.
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