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Taylor Swift caused a major stir at the 2025 American Music Awards — not for her fashion, but for her absence. The pop icon did not appear on the red carpet at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26, surprising fans who had eagerly awaited her arrival.
Swift’s Missing Red Carpet Moment Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Fans gathered outside the venue and tuned in online, hoping to see Swift before the ceremony. When she didn’t show, social media erupted.
One X (formerly Twitter) user joked, “Taylor Swift has arrived at #AMAs,” posting a photo of an empty red carpet. Another shared a Mean Girls meme of Regina George yelling, with the caption: “Me realising Taylor Swift isn’t even showing up to the #AMAs.”
No Taylor Swift.
Advertisement · Scroll to continueNo Sabrina Carpenter.
No Olivia Rodrigo.
No Gracie Abrams.
No Chappell Roan.#AMAs pic.twitter.com/BWw2QoOK6b
— Tyler (@OldGoldenSnitch) May 27, 2025
me realising taylor swift isn’t even showing up to the #amas pic.twitter.com/nUq8gZkTz4
— liam (@liaamallen) May 26, 2025
‼️ | The 2025 #AMAs have officially started, Taylor Swift did not appear on the red carpet. pic.twitter.com/1mwDhesAij
— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) May 27, 2025
Taylor Swift at home right now laughing at everyone thinking she’d turn up and announce Rep TV #TaylorSwift #AMAs2025 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/lHQlICskXP
— Swift Drift (Our Version) (@TheSwiftDrift) May 26, 2025
Taylor Swift Earns Six AMA Nominations
Although she skipped the red carpet, Swift was still one of the most nominated artists of the night. Her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, earned six nominations. These included:
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Favorite Touring Artist
Collaboration of the Year
Favorite Female Pop Artist
Favorite Pop Album
With a record 40 AMA wins, Swift had the chance to extend her historic lead further.
Star-Studded Night: Performances and Presenters Steal the Show
The 51st Annual American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, featured a stacked lineup of performances and celebrity appearances.
Live performances included:
Benson Boone
Gwen Stefani
Lainey Wilson
Blake Shelton
Gloria Estefan
The show also welcomed notable presenters like:
Ciara
Kai Cenat
Cara Delevingne
Wayne Brady
Music legends were also recognized during the ceremony. Janet Jackson received the prestigious Icon Award, while Sir Rod Stewart was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, making it a memorable evening even in Swift’s absence.
