Taylor Swift Accepts First-Ever Artist Director Honor at MTV VMAs 2026 – Learn Her Full Speech!
Taylor Swift was honored with the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors Award on the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 27) on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old entertainer took to the stage to just accept the trophy after her good friend and music video co-star Dakota Johnson presented her with the honor.
Taylor Swift’s full speech on the MTV VMAs
“I need to say thanks to MTV for giving this platform to music movies so way back. I received to start out making music movies and being part of music movies 20 years in the past. And since then, I’ve gotten to be part of making 60 music movies… 18 of these I wrote and directed, and I actually love writing and directing music movies,” she mentioned.
“I need to let you know although, the primary cause why I like writing and directing music movies a lot is since you, the followers, make it a lot enjoyable. It’s so rewarding since you really care about what we’re making,” Taylor continued. “So, you recognize, I need to say thanks to everybody who ever labored on a music video that I received to be part of. I discovered one thing from each single person who ever labored alongside me on these tasks.”
She then transitioned into introducing the planet premiere of her new “Patient Zero” music video.
“Mainly, I need to say thanks to the followers and relatively than say anything,” she mentioned earlier than being interrupted by viewers cheers. “I’d like to, if it’s okay, to point out you my newest music video. Starring my good friend Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, cinematography by Chivo. This is the planet premiere of the ‘Patient Zero’ music video.”
Be positive to check out the video here, and be taught extra concerning the visible’s that means.
If you missed it, discover out who was sitting next to Taylor when she acquired the award, and see her red carpet photos here!
Check out extra pics of Taylor Swift on stage on the MTV VMAs beneath…
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