Taylor Swift ended speculation that she purposely avoided Céline Dion at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday night with a sweet selfie.
Dion has been out of the public spotlight since December 2022, when she stated that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological ailment. However, the “My Heart Will Go On” singer made a surprise appearance during the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to present the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift for Midnights. Swift’s win was a big feat, making her the first artist to win Album of the Year four times—and she understandably got caught up in the celebrations. Swift appeared to take the golden gramophone from Dion’s hands without noticing it as she approached the stage and hugged her fellow collaborators and producers.
Taylor Swift and Celine Dion hug backstage at the Grammys following backlash.
That did not sit well with the Canadian superstar’s social media followers. “Taylor not even acknowledging Celine Dion is not sitting right with my spirit,” one X user wrote. “Girl, that is CELINE DION.”
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But fans don’t have to worry! Following the historic event, the two musical icons were photographed together backstage. Swift, wearing a sculptural Schiaparelli Couture gown, smiles warmly as she wraps her arms around Dion’s neck. Dion, wearing a Valentino Couture blush gown and caramel coat, poses with her arm over Swift’s back.
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