May 27, 2025: Taylor Swift may have been one of the most nominated artists at the 2025 American Music Awards, but it was her absence — not her accolades — that dominated headlines.
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The 14-time Grammy winner was a no-show on the red carpet at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday night, stunning fans and sparking a social media frenzy. Many had gathered outside the venue or tuned in online, hoping to catch a glimpse of the pop megastar ahead of the ceremony. But as time passed with no sign of Swift, confusion turned into viral commentary.
“Taylor Swift has arrived at the #AMAs,” one X (formerly Twitter) user joked, posting a photo of an empty red carpet. Another fan shared a Mean Girls meme of Regina George yelling, captioned, “Me realising Taylor Swift isn’t even showing up to the #AMAs.”
Despite her absence, Swift remained a top contender for the night, earning six nominations for her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. The categories included:
- Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Favorite Touring Artist
- Collaboration of the Year
- Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Favorite Pop Album
With 40 AMA wins already to her name — the most in the show’s history — Swift had the potential to further cement her legacy. Her fans, commonly known as Swifties, had anticipated both a sweep of the major categories and a possible announcement regarding Reputation (Taylor’s Version), which remains unreleased.
Instead, her absence left many wondering whether it was a personal decision, a strategic move, or something else entirely.
As of now, Swift has not made a public statement regarding her no-show at the AMAs. Regardless, her presence — or lack thereof — was one of the night’s biggest stories.