Taylor Swiftdropped jaws with her2025 American Music Awardslook—mostly because she opted to skip the red carpet event. On Monday, May 26, fans of the pop superstar, 35, hoped to see her on the red carpet ahead of the AMAs at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. But alas, Swift never showed up. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Swifties took to Xto vent their emotions, with one writing, "Me realising taylor swift isn't even showing up to the #amas," alongside a clip of Regina George fromMean Girlsscreaming and throwing a tantrum. me realising taylor swift isn't even showing up to the#amaspic.twitter.com/nUq8gZkTz4 — liam (@liaamallen)May 26, 2025 Another X user wrote, "Taylor Swift arrives at #AMAS," with the backdrop from the red carpet with no one standing in front of it. Taylor Swift arrives at the#AMAs.pic.twitter.com/ScQIpbFDve — Jaroslav⸆⸉ (@ineedtoforget13)May 26, 2025 Someone else joked, "TAYLOR SWIFT HAS ARRIVED AT THE 2025 AMAS RED CARPET#AMAS," with a photo of someone in a snake costume. TAYLOR SWIFT HAS ARRIVED AT THE 2025 AMAS RED CARPET#AMAS@taylornation13pic.twitter.com/cRTaciJiTe — 𝚜𝚊𝚗 (@outofthearcher)May 26, 2025 Another X usermocked up a different look for Swift. 🚨| Taylor Swift stuns at the#AMAs.pic.twitter.com/OW9MP0OMjd — Lyric Vault (@LyricVault)May 26, 2025 Meanwhile, others imagined Swift laughingat fans "clowning" over the possibility of her finally announcingReputation (Taylor's Version)at the 2025 AMAs. Taylor Swift at home right now laughing at everyone thinking she'd turn up and announce Rep TV#TaylorSwift#AMAs2025#AMAspic.twitter.com/lHQlICskXP — Swift Drift (Our Version) (@TheSwiftDrift)May 26, 2025 It's worth noting that Swift has previously skipped walking the red carpet at an awards show but still virtually accepted an award—so many fans are likely holding out hope that she will still make an appearance via video. Me waiting for Taylor Swift to show up at the AMAspic.twitter.com/e4VDIh2ba0 — Danielle✨ (@folksyswift)May 26, 2025 This year, Swift was nominated at the AMAs in six categories for her 11th studio album,The Tortured Poets Department: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album. She has won 40 AMAs, more than any other artist—and if she snags more tonight, she will once again make history. Jennifer Lopezis the host of the 2025 AMAs. A slew of performers is also set to take the stage, includingBenson Boone,Blake Shelton,Gloria Estefan,Gwen Stefani,Lainey WilsonandReneé Rapp. Additional performers and presenters includeAlix Earle,Cara Delevingne, Ciara, Dan + Shay, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, Kai Cenat, Megan Moroney, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, Tiffany HaddishandWayne Brady. Janet Jacksonwill receive the Icon Award this year, andSir Rod Stewartwill receive a lifetime achievement award at the AMAs. The 51st AMAs kicked off at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Next:Tim McGraw Skips 2025 AMAs Amid Health Struggles Is Taylor Swift at the 2025 AMAs? Fans Melt Down as She Skips Red Carpetfirst appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
