From her 2008 debut to record-breaking wins in 2024, Taylor Swift has delivered unforgettable VMAs moments. See her biggest highlights in photos.
Taylor Swift has had no shortage of unforgettable moments at the MTV Video Music Awards over the years. From winning armfuls of trophies to delivering powerhouse performances, she’s also used the VMAs stage to make headlines—whether it was mending fences, sparking feuds, or simply enjoying the night with friends.
While the VMAs may not carry the same weight as the Grammys, they remain one of the most talked-about music events of the year, and whenever Taylor is in attendance, something memorable is bound to happen. Over the years, she’s given fans everything from the infamous 2009 Kanye West interruption to her electrifying 2015 performance of “Bad Blood,” and more recently, her record-breaking wins in 2023 and 2024, where she continued to cement her legacy as one of the most awarded artists in VMA history.
We’ve rounded up Taylor’s biggest moments from the show, starting with her very first appearance in 2008 and continuing through the most recent celebrations. Scroll through the gallery to relive her epic history with the Video Music Awards.
Taylor Swift’s Most Memorable VMAs Moments
Taylor Swift & Britney Spears
Taylor Swift At 2009 VMAs
Taylor Swift & Kanye West
Taylor Swift Performing At 2010 VMAs
Taylor Swift Performing At 2012 VMAs
Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez At 2013 VMAs
Taylor Swift Performing At 2014 VMAs
Taylor Swift & Friends At 2015 VMAs
Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj At 2015 VMAs
Taylor Swift Giving Kanye West His VMA
Taylor Swift Accepting Award At VMAs
2024 MTV Video Music Awards