Kanye West's disruption at the 2009 VMAs, recalled by Taylor Lautner, involved his confrontation with Taylor Swift, his then- girlfriend.
Taylor Lautner Reflects on Kanye West's VMA Interruption of Taylor Swift
In a recent episode of their podcast, "The Squeeze," Taylor Lautner and his wife, Taylor Swift, delved into their experiences in Hollywood, including the infamous 2009 VMA incident where Kanye West interrupted Swift's acceptance speech.
The incident, which occurred over a decade ago, left a lasting impression on Lautner. He recalled, "I laughed about the stage interruption, unaware of its gravity." However, he now regrets not stopping West in that moment.
Lautner presented the award to Swift before West interrupted her, saying, "I'm just assuming this whole thing was a rehearsed skit... the second she turned around I saw her face and I was like, oh. Probably should've said something."
Swift cried backstage after the interruption, but had to stay composed to perform. The quote, "I'm just assuming this whole thing was a rehearsed skit... the second she turned around I saw her face and I was like, oh. Probably should've said something," is attributed to Lautner.
West interrupted Swift's speech and said, "Yo Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!" MTV awarded Swift the Best Female Music Video of the Year at the 2009 VMA.
The incident remains a topic of discussion over a decade later. Lautner and Swift are currently enjoying their married life and celebrated their first Christmas together as newlyweds. They have also launched a new podcast venture together, focusing on discussing their experiences and tackling mental health issues.
However, during the podcast episode, Lautner did not share any new details about the VMA incident involving Kanye West and Swift. The available information about the episode discusses their personal lives and Hollywood experiences but does not mention or reveal any new insights about the 2009 VMA incident.
In recent times, West's controversies, including anti-Semitic comments and wearing a "White Lives Matter" shirt, have led to many endorsements pulling out. These controversies have not been discussed on Lautner's podcast with Swift.
Celebrities like Taylor Lautner and Kanye West often become entwined in pop-culture events, such as the VMA interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech in 2009. Lautner, in a recent podcast with Swift, spoke about the incident, expressing regret over not intervening in the moment but recalling his initial laugh at the perceived rehearsed skit.
