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Taylor Swift’s Tuesday night was filled with friends, awards and a healthy dose of fangirling!
“You’re pop personified, so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really … it’s too much,” she said as she accepted the Moon Person for best pop video.
From sweet onstage moments, to reuniting with friends in the crowd, here’s a look into Swift’s stellar night at the VMAs.
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Arriving in Style

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Swift arrived at the 2023 VMAs on Tuesday night in a veryReputation-era Versace gown.The black halter dress, which she paired with matching jewelry and a messy updo, featured a high slit and gold buttons.
02of 09Fangirling Over *NSYNCTaylor Swift accepts her best pop video VMA from *NSYNC.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via GettyWhile accepting the award for best pop video, Swift was unable to hide her excitement forreceiving the Moon Person from a reunited *NSYNC.“I had your dolls,” she said after receiving beaded friendship bracelets fromLance Bass. “Like, are you doing something? What’s going to happen now … They’re going to do something and I need to know what it is.“She continued, “You’re pop personified, so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really … it’s too much. Thank you for the friendship bracelets.”
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Fangirling Over *NSYNC
Taylor Swift accepts her best pop video VMA from *NSYNC.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty

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While accepting the award for best pop video, Swift was unable to hide her excitement forreceiving the Moon Person from a reunited *NSYNC.
“I had your dolls,” she said after receiving beaded friendship bracelets fromLance Bass. “Like, are you doing something? What’s going to happen now … They’re going to do something and I need to know what it is.”
She continued, “You’re pop personified, so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really … it’s too much. Thank you for the friendship bracelets.”
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Take Two

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Having Some Girl Talk

Throughout the show, fans could see Swift and her “Karma” remix partner,Ice Spice, chatting from their seats and sharing in the excitement of the night. Oh, to be a fly on the wall …
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A Bestie Moment

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And it simply wouldn’t be right if we didn’t get a shot of these two together!Selena Gomezwas also in attendance Tuesday night as she was nominated for song of the year, best collaboration and best Afrobeats — which she won alongside collaborator Rema.
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Two Sweet Pals

Swift also shared a sweet moment with her pal and former Eras Tour opener,Sabrina Carpenter.
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A Happy Reunion

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The night was full of reunions for Swift, who also got to see her former music video costarBilly Porter, who appeared in the video for her song “You Need to Calm Down.”
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Lucky No. 3

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Her Grand Finale

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source: people.com