'Smart woman': Taylor Swift lauded for hiding mouth while chatting at Grammys 2024 after Selena Gomez's lip-reading controversy

Taylor Swift covers her mouth while conversing at the Grammys 2024 to avoid another Golden Globes-like scandal
UPDATED FEB 5, 2024
Taylor Swift and Lana Del Ray at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Taylor Swift and Lana Del Ray at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift once again made waves on social media during the 2024 Grammy Awards. A viral clip captured the pop icon strategically covering her mouth, sparking intrigue as fans speculated about the content of her hushed conversation.

Adding fuel to the online frenzy, Swift unveiled exciting news about her upcoming album scheduled for release on April 19. The 'Lover' singer transformed her Instagram profile picture to black and white, accompanied by a note and a teaser image for her latest project, 'The Tortured Poet's Department'.

In another instance, Swift's father, Scott Swift, remained tight-lipped amidst swirling rumors about his daughter's romantic life. He skillfully evaded questions regarding the potential proposal from Travis Kelce, keeping fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Taylor Swift's journey.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift hides her lips while speaking to friends at Grammys

As per the Daily Mail, Swift recently exhibited heightened caution during the 2024 Grammy Awards, as observed while engaging in a conversation with friends Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff.

The pop sensation discreetly covered her lips with a black folding fan, showcasing a humorous yet strategic move that caught the attention of social media users. This incident unfolded just before Swift clinched her 13th Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Midnights', earning her praise for her clever approach.



 

According to the Daily Mail, this cautious behavior seems to be a response to a previous scandal at the Golden Globe Awards in January. At that event, Swift was captured in a viral moment conversing with her longtime friend Selena Gomez.

Lana Del Ray and Taylor Swift attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lana Del Ray and Taylor Swift attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

A forensic lip reader later revealed, as per Daily Mail, that the discussion involved Gomez expressing concerns about potentially 'upsetting' Kylie Jenner by requesting a joint selfie with her boyfriend, Timothee Chalamet.

The aftermath of that incident stirred up social media, prompting Swift to adopt a more guarded approach, evident in her recent discreet conversations at the Grammy Awards, reflecting her commitment to avoiding unnecessary controversies.

Social media calls Taylor Swift 'smart'

A user wrote, "Smart woman."



 

Another user wrote, "Love a petty queen."



 

A user commented, "Taylor having a fan so she can gossip without people reading her lips is so funny to me."



 

Another user commented, "She’s a mastermind, OK?"



 

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