Taylor Swift gives adorable shoutout to boyfriend Travis Kelce during her acceptance speech at 2024 VMAs

ELMONT, NEW YORK: Taylor Swift, already making waves for her dazzling appearance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, took the spotlight once again with a heartfelt shout-out to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, while accepting the Video of the Year award. 

The ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 11, celebrated Swift's latest triumph, adding to the buzz surrounding her. This win follows viral moments at the US Open where Swift and Kelce's public display of affection dispelled ongoing rumors about their relationship, captivating the internet and proving their love is very much real. 

Taylor Swift thanks her boyfriend Travis Kelce at MTV Video Music Awards

At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, Taylor Swift took a moment to reflect on her experience while holding her "Moonman" statuette after accepting the Video of the Year award.

"I always heard someone cheering from across the studio while we were filming the ‘Fortnight’ music video," she recalled. "That person was my boyfriend, Travis. Everything he touches turns into joy, fun, and magic, and I’m so grateful for how he added that special touch to our shoot. It’s a memory I’ll always cherish."

Swift, who led the nominations this year with a total of 12 nods across various categories, including Song of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Direction, and Best Collaboration, saw significant success.

Eight of her nominations were for her track 'Fortnight' from the album 'The Tortured Poets Department,' which also won Best Collaboration.

For the ceremony, Swift dazzled in her second outfit of the night, a sleeveless custom MONSE dress featuring an asymmetric skirt adorned with a whimsical garden print interrupted by a floating alien spaceship. The mini dress was covered in shimmering sequins, with thin black leather belt-like straps, as per Page Six.

She paired it with the black leather thigh-high boots from Stuart Weitzman and her Lorraine Schwartz earrings, maintaining her signature dark, glamorous look. Swift faced competition from legends like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Beyonce, with 'Fortnight' also contending in eight categories.

Taylor Swift's wardrobe change followed her striking red carpet appearance in a yellow and black plaid bustier and skirt from Dior’s 2025 resort collection.

Why didn't Travis Kelce join Taylor Swift at 2024 MTV VMAs?

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift enjoyed some quality time together in New York City, but Kelce had to leave before the MTV VMAs. According to Page Six, Kelce needed to return to Kansas City for work commitments. “[Travis] had to be back in Kansas City by Tuesday for practice,” a source shared.

The Kansas City Chiefs player has just started his NFL season and will play his next game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals.

On the episode of 'New Heights,' Kelce expressed his support for Swift, wishing her the best at the awards show. He said, “Hopefully Taylor can walk away with a few [new VMA awards]. She’s nominated for about 10 of those things tonight. Hopefully she can walk away with some moon men. Those are always one of the cooler trophies.”

Swifties celebrate her for honoring Travis Kelce on VMAs stage

Fans were left in awe by Taylor Swift's winning moment and her heartfelt tribute to her boyfriend. Swifties eagerly took to social media to express their joy, celebrating the high-profile couple and dubbing them a "power couple."

One user wrote, "WE SWIFIE FANS ARE PROUD OF HER ♥️😩."

A second added, "Wow the crowd cheera when Taylor Swift thanking Travis great to watch it 😍❤️."

A third user added, "Your happiness is contagious! Happy to see you and Travis having such a great time."

A fourth tweeted, "Such a lovely compliment! Travis sounds amazing."

One fan dubbed, "Being taylor swift ❣️boyfriend should be the goal. Power couple." 

Another one tweeted, "Travis sounds like a great guy. Happy for her! ❤."

One X user said, "Everyone women like her ,who give credit to man also."

Another one added, "That’s a wonderful way for Taylor Swift to express her appreciation for Travis Kelce..."

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