Amid the buzz surrounding the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, many criticized Taylor Swift for a supposed snub towards Celine Dion.
However, her fans swiftly jumped to her defense, refuting these claims of disrespect.
Taylor's Defense
Critics unleashed their disappointment on the "Shake It Off" singer aced criticism for her failure to meet the gaze of Celine. Dion.
The 55-year-old legend had graciously presented Taylor Swift with the prestigious Best Album award at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
But in an interview with The Mirror, body language expert Judi James offered her insights on the "Blank Space" singer's behavior at the recent awards ceremony.
Encouraging fans to show empathy, Judi suggests that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter's overwhelmed state, as she described herself as "mind-blown" in her acceptance speech, might have played a role in her unintentional oversight of the iconic Celine.
This oversight involved failing to acknowledge the evening's surprise guest who displayed astonishing glamour despite battling Stiff Person Syndrome to attend the event.
According to Celine's dedicated followers, emotionally invested in the moment, anxiously anticipated Taylor's tribute to the "My Heart Will Go On" diva who had been making waves in the industry long before Taylor's rise to fame, they were met with a surprising and sensational turn of events.
The captivating scene that has since spread like wildfire across the internet unfolds as Taylor timidly takes the stage, visibly shocked and bewildered, attempting to gather her companions and exclaiming, "Oh my god!" in a frenzy of excitement.
At the same time, Celine gracefully stands poised, holding her award and eagerly preparing to make her presentation.
Judi explained, "When Taylor finally steps to take the award from Celine's hands physically, she appears to make no acknowledgment of Celine, instead turning her head away from the star to continue gasping in shock at her friends. Celine is left unacknowledged when fans might have expected some good gush from Taylor."
At that particular moment during Taylor's speech, Judi noticed a potential acknowledgment towards Celine. However, disappointment struck as the anticipated connection never materialized.
Judi elaborated, "While expressing her gratitude, Taylor's eyes briefly scanned the crowd, landing on Celine, who stood to her right. One would expect this to be the perfect opportunity for Taylor to display her emotions and express her honor in receiving an award from such a renowned figure. However, despite Celine's radiant smile, Taylor's gaze seemed distant and unengaged."
Judi praised Celine's remarkable response despite the apparent snub, describing it as "exquisite."
The veteran singer maintained a smile throughout the incident, showing her resilience.
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More Snub
Additionally, Judi brought attention to the fact that Taylor Swift failed to acknowledge her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in her acceptance speech, which was a notable omission.
Despite the discomfort experienced, the expert emphasized that Taylor Swift's remarkable accomplishment should not be overshadowed.
Having secured her place in history, the "Style" hitmaker now holds the record for being the first to receive the Grammy Award for Best Album for a fourth consecutive occasion.
Judi explained to the outlet: "Taylor's body language tells us that, however horrible it might look, Celine Dion-gate should not for one-second Mar or rob one second of glory from Taylor's well-deserved moment of peak achievement. Taylor is not known for her ego or her snubs. There is no bad blood between her and Celine, and they pose later together, smiling.
Despite her fame, Taylor Swift also reportedly remains devoted to her friends and values teamwork.
"Instead of basking in her success, she actively seeks to include other superstars on stage, proclaiming her preference not to stand alone. This selfless act demonstrates Taylor's loyalty and commitment to collaboration."
The expert added, "She reacted like an excited teenager, not a selfish diva. So, from her body language alone, it's probably kinder to acknowledge that she was genuinely 'mind-blown' at the moment, and the rush of adrenalin meant she had no real idea what she was doing."
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