Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Artist of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards was filled with heartfelt gratitude and a special mention of her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. Swift, who won the prestigious award for her “Fortnight” video, took a moment to celebrate Kelce’s impact on her creative process.
During her acceptance speech, Taylor, 34, shared a touching anecdote about the making of the video. “The thing is that this video seems very sad when you watch it, but it actually was like the most fun video to make… I would always just hear like someone cheering and like woooo from across the studio where we were shooting it. And that one person was my boyfriend Travis,” she said with a smile.
Taylor’s praise for Kelce didn’t stop there. “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic. So, I wanna thank him for adding that to our shoot because I’ll always remember that,” she continued. It was a rare and personal moment from the usually private star, who clearly cherishes Kelce’s support.
The night was also a significant one for Taylor professionally. Earlier, she and Post Malone took home the Best Collaboration award for their hit “Fortnight.” Malone, 29, had kind words for Taylor, describing her as “one of the most kind and talented people I’ve ever had the honor of knowing.” He humorously recounted their interactions, including how long it took him to stop calling her “ma’am.”
The “Fortnight” music video, which debuted on April 19 alongside Taylor’s album The Tortured Poets Department, features a somber and introspective visual that contrasts sharply with the joyous atmosphere Taylor described in her speech. The album itself was a surprise announcement at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where Taylor revealed the release date rather than details about her highly anticipated Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
Despite the lack of mention of Kelce in her subsequent acceptance speech for Album of the Year for Midnights, the VMAs marked the first time Taylor publicly acknowledged her boyfriend during an awards show. Their relationship was also notably on display the following week when Taylor attended Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas to support Kelce as he won his third ring.
Taylor’s heartfelt tribute to Kelce at the VMAs not only highlighted her personal joy but also underscored the supportive and loving dynamic of their relationship, marking a memorable moment in a night filled with celebration.
