Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Award history during the ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night, according to Forbes and reporting from the event. Swift secured her 31st Moonman statuette, surpassing Beyoncé, with whom she previously shared the record at 30 wins.
Taylor Swift surpasses Beyoncé with 31st Moonman statuette
Taylor Swift claimed the newly created Artist Director prize at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, breaking a tie with Beyoncé for the most wins in the history of the ceremony, as reported by Forbes and Associated Press photographer Chris Pizzello. Both artists entered the evening holding 30 Moonman trophies.
The Artist Director award recognizes musicians who have expanded the possibilities of the music video as an art form. During her acceptance speech at the Peacock Theater, Swift reflected on her two decades of working in visual media.
“I got to begin making music videos and being in music videos 20 years ago, and since then I have been a part of making 60 music videos. 18 of them have I written and directed,” Swift said from the stage, according to E! News.
New music video premiere follows record-breaking night
Alongside her historic win, Swift used the ceremony hosted by Snoop Dogg to debut the music video for her song “Patient Zero.” The track comes from her album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, which was released on September 25.
The newly premiered video features actors Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell in starring roles. Swift was nominated for a total of eleven awards during the Los Angeles broadcast.
“The main reason why I love writing and directing music videos so much is because you, the fans, make it so fun,” Swift told the audience while accepting her record-breaking award.
Taylor Swift breaks MTV Video Music Award record
Who held the previous record for most MTV Video Music Award wins?
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé shared the previous record, with both artists holding 30 Moonman statuettes prior to the ceremony, according to Forbes.
What award did Taylor Swift win to break the record?
Swift received the inaugural Artist Director prize, which is presented to musicians who expand the artistic possibilities of music videos.
Which actors star in the “Patient Zero” music video?
Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell star in the music video for “Patient Zero,” which premiered during the broadcast and is featured on the album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.
How many music videos has Taylor Swift written and directed?
Swift stated during her acceptance speech that she has been involved in making 60 music videos over the past 20 years, having written and directed 18 of them.