Taylor Swift caused a stir at the 2025 American Music Awards — not with an outfit, but with her absence from the red carpet.
On Monday, May 26, fans gathered outside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and tuned in online hoping to catch a glimpse of the 35-year-old superstar before the show. However, Swift never appeared for red carpet photos, sparking immediate reactions from fans across social media.
One X (formerly Twitter) user joked, “Taylor Swift has arrived at #AMAs,” sharing an empty red carpet photo. Another fan posted a Mean Girls meme of Regina George screaming, captioned, “Me realising Taylor Swift isn't even showing up to the #AMAs.”
Taylor Swift at home right now laughing at everyone thinking she'd turn up and announce Rep TV
— AMAs Fan Account (@AMAs_FanAccount) May 27, 2025
LIVE🔗 https://t.co/3BpjElPl2H
#TaylorSwift #AMAs2025 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/lmQANskE1X
me realising taylor swift isn’t even showing up to the #amas pic.twitter.com/AyrTscMP0Y
— ° (@_2BLEA__) May 27, 2025
how i feel when they closed the red carpet and there is no sign of Miss Taylor Alison Swift 🤡 #AMAsFanFavorite #AMAS #AMAs2025 pic.twitter.com/duqZEqab7I
— ;) (@yoongiismybaeee) May 26, 2025
did someone forget to remind taylor swift she’s releasing reputation tv at the #AMAs pic.twitter.com/huBj4pAapz
— jamieallen (@jammichallen) May 27, 2025
🚨| Taylor Swift stuns at the #AMAs. pic.twitter.com/OW9MP0OMjd
— Lyric Vault (@LyricVault) May 26, 2025
Taylor Swift sitting at home peacefully watching everyone that created Rep TV conspiracies all week lose their minds over her not even showing up #AMAs #AmericanMusicAwards pic.twitter.com/3ivnbkx8l3
— Dylan Kanner (@DKanner10) May 27, 2025
Despite her absence, Swift was one of the night’s most nominated artists, earning six nominations for her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Her nods included Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, and Favorite Pop Album.
Already holding a record 40 AMA wins, Swift had the potential to extend her lead even further this year.
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the 51st American Music Awards featured performances from Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, and Gloria Estefan. Notable presenters included Ciara, Kai Cenat, Cara Delevingne, and Wayne Brady. Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award, while Sir Rod Stewart received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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