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Taylor Swift Wins First VMA Artist Director Honor
Taylor Swift becomes the most-awarded artist in VMA history with a new director award
In brief
Taylor Swift becomes the most-awarded artist in VMA history with a new director award Taylor Swift receives the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 wins Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
First Artist Director Honor
Taylor Swift receives the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 wins.
“Tay is set to receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, which celebrates a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice.”
Directorial Debut
Taylor Swift made her directorial debut for 'The Man' in 2019 and has directed all her music videos since.
“Taylor made her directorial debut for The Man in 2019 and has directed every one of her short films and music videos since.”
31 Total Wins
She has won Video of the Year five times and Best Direction four times across her career.
“She's taken home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year, five times for Bad Blood, You Need to Calm Down, All Too Well: The Short Film, Anti-Hero, and Fortnight.”
Historic Record
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé previously held the record with 30 wins each before this new award.
“Tay has taken home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year, five times for Bad Blood, You Need to Calm Down, All Too Well: The Short Film, Anti-Hero, and Fortnight.”
Directorial Projects
Taylor has directed 12+ music videos and short films including 'The Man', 'Anti-Hero', and 'Fortnight'.
“In case you need a reminder, Taylor made her directorial debut for The Man in 2019 and has directed every one of her short films and music videos since.”
The key point
Taylor Swift receives the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 wins
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