Taylor Swift and Beyoncé entered Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards ceremony tied at 30 career wins apiece, according to awards data. Swift secured three additional victories during the event, breaking the tie in the tally of total VMAs won by the artists.

Taylor Swift Dominates Directing and Video of the Year Categories

Swift collected trophies in three distinct categories on Sunday. She won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and Best Direction for “Opalite.” She also claimed the artist-director award, pushing her career total ahead of her previous tie with Beyoncé.

Madonna Secures Two Wins From Thirteen Nominations

Madonna entered the ceremony with 13 nominations. She converted two of those nods into wins, taking home the Artist of the Year trophy and the award for Best Collaboration alongside Sabrina Carpenter for “Bring Your Love.”

Did you know? Before Sunday’s ceremony, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé held an identical count of 30 MTV Video Music Awards each, keeping the two artists deadlocked for career trophies until Swift’s three new wins broke the tie.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MTV VMAs did Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have before Sunday?

Both artists held an identical count of 30 MTV Video Music Awards prior to the ceremony.

Which music videos earned Swift her wins?

Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and Best Direction for “Opalite.”

How many awards did Madonna win?

Madonna won two awards out of 13 nominations: Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter for “Bring Your Love.”