'I was unaware that the Kanye thing was not a skit': Taylor Lautner revisits Taylor Swift-Kanye West 2009 VMAs controversy

Taylor Lautner Reflects on That VMAs Night

In the world of glittering award ceremonies and red carpets, not all memories are golden. Taylor Lautner, renowned for his roles in films like 'Twilight' and 'Valentine's Day', took a nostalgic trip back to the notorious 2009 Video Music Awards, where the unexpected took center stage.

A Night Overshadowed by Controversy

Taylor Swift, the Valentine's Day actress with whom Lautner shared a brief romantic stint in 2009, won the Best Female Video award for her hit "You Belong With Me." As she stepped up to embrace her well-deserved moment, the unexpected erupted. Kanye West, the celebrated Yeezy designer and rapper, seized the spotlight, proclaiming, “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish. But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!” This shocking interruption left both Swift and Beyoncé, the iconic singer, visibly stunned, with the latter being seen mouthing an incredulous "Oh, my God."

Lautner, revisiting this watershed moment on his podcast, 'The Squeeze', said, “In the middle of giving her thank-you speech, Kanye jumps up onto the stage.” He admitted to his wife, Taylor Dome, to whom he's been married since November 2022, that he initially believed the incident was a pre-rehearsed skit, expressing, "I'm just assuming that this whole thing was a practiced and rehearsed skit."

The Aftermath and Repercussions

As reported by Yahoo Entertainment, Lautner's realization of the situation's gravity dawned upon seeing Swift's disturbed expression. The "Stronger" rapper, Kanye West, later extended an apology to Swift, which she graciously accepted. The country-pop starlet remarked, “Kanye did call me and he was very sincere in his apology, and I accepted that apology.”

The ripples of this incident didn't merely fade. Swift's album, 'Speak Now', released the subsequent year, allegedly carried a track, “Innocent,” which many speculated was penned about the VMA incident and the ensuing apology.

Lautner’s candid recall of this night, coupled with insights into his perceptions and the larger implications in the music industry, showcases the multifaceted nature of celebrity events. In the intertwining worlds of Lautner, West, and Swift, controversies and music blend in an inextricable dance.

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