A video of Taylor Swift interacting with a group of celebrities at the Grammys has resurfaced on social media.
The clip from the event, held in February in Los Angeles, shows the pop star speaking with singer Sabrina Carpenter, actress Margaret Qualley, and Jack Antonoff, a music producer who frequently collaborates with Taylor and is married to Margaret.
Highlights
- A resurfaced 2025 Grammys video shows Taylor Swift in a seemingly awkward chat.
- Critics called the clip "cringey," claiming Taylor forced herself into conversations and was ignored.
- Many others defended Taylor, highlighting her close friendship with the group of fellow artists.
The interaction appears to have taken place during a commercial break and shows the group standing and laughing at the Crypto.com Arena.
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Many users commented that the global superstar appeared to be ignored by the other A-listers.
“This video still makes me so embarrassed for her, how she tries to force herself into all of Sabrina's conversations and ends up being ignored by EVERYONE and yet she continues to insist and make everyone uncomfortable,” one person wrote in a now-viral tweet.
The clip sparked debate online after some viewers claimed the pop star appeared to be ignored by the group
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Another user agreed that Taylor’s interaction seemed forced. “This is legit comical like girl just take the hint ur not welcome and go.”
“Margaret is not feeling her at all,” another commenter said of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress, while another called the video “cringey.”
A different user said they could relate to the seemingly awkward exchange. “I hate that feeling when you want to feel included and you’re not.”
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In the clip, Taylor can be seen saying something to Sabrina, who was engaged in conversation with Margaret.
Then, Sabrina turns around to hug someone congratulating her on her Grammy wins, and Taylor turns as well, joining the conversation.
Analyzing the video, which has received millions of views on X/Twitter, many fans clapped back at the critics, noting that Taylor is close with the stars and that her behavior didn’t seem intrusive.
“She’s standing in a circle of her close friends. Jack, Margaret and Sabrina are all some of Taylor's best friends lmfao she is definitely welcome,” another pointed out.
“Y’all be overly obsessed with her,” a third user shared.
Critics on social media described the exchange as “awkward” and “cringey"
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Taylor, Jack, and Sabrina each received six nominations at the awards show. While the first two went home empty-handed, Sabrina won two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance (Espresso) and Best Pop Vocal Album (Short n’ Sweet).
Immediately after her name was called, some of Sabrina’s friends, including Taylor and Jack, jumped up, clapping joyfully.
Other fans defended Taylor, arguing that she was simply talking with close friends and that her behavior wasn’t inappropriate
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Taylor recently collaborated with Sabrina on The Life of a Showgirl, the title track of the 35-year-old’s latest album.
When asked why she chose Sabrina for the album’s only duet, the Cruel Summer hitmaker replied that the singer is “so smart,” "brilliant," and “cut out for this job.”
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Sabrina previously opened for Taylor’s record-breaking Eras Tour in Latin America, Japan, Australia, and Singapore.
The opportunity was a dream come true for the 26-year-old, who covered Taylor’s country hit Picture to Burn for her first YouTube video back in 2009.
The same year, the future pop princess tweeted about how she tried to enter a contest to meet Taylor but was told she was too young, as participants had to be over the age of 13.
Sabrina previously opened for Taylor’s Eras Tour, and the two singers have a duet on Taylor's latest album
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Taylor and Sabrina eventually met in 2017, with Sabrina telling Who What Wear that she and the Love Story singer got along really well.
“I have older sisters, so if anything, it felt like that type of a relationship,” she said.
As for Jack, he has famously collaborated with both singers. For Taylor, he produced hits like Look What You Made Me Do, Out of the Woods, Anti-Hero, and Fortnight.
For Sabrina, he produced five tracks on her album Short n' Sweet, including her first number-one single, Please Please Please.
The musician is particularly close with Taylor, as he began working with her in 2013 and invited her to his wedding to Margaret ten years later.
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