Taylor Swift Lip-Read Revealed After SZA's Grammys Win

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Taylor Swift's reaction to SZA's Grammy win has taken over social media, with users attempting to discern what the singer said in the footage.

SZA was nominated in nine categories at this year's awards, with the singer taking home the Best Progressive R&B Album and Best R&B Song accolades on Sunday night.

The 34-year-old was overwhelmed by the win, telling the audience at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena: "You don't really understand, I came really, really far and I can't believe this is happening. It feels very fake."

SZA (left), Taylor Swift, Grammys 2024
SZA accepts the Best R&B Song award during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, and Taylor Swift at the ceremony. Swift's reaction to SZA's Grammy win has taken over... Valerie Macon/John Shearer/Getty Images Entertainment/AFP

Despite her glee, SZA managed to shout out to a famous face in the audience, Taylor Swift.

"Hi, Taylor, I love you," she told the pop icon, before regaining her poise and finishing her speech.

"I'm just very grateful," she continued. "And I'm not an attractive crier. Thank you."

Swift was thrilled to be recognized, and was caught on camera freaking out. In a clip shared by The Swift Society, the 34-year-old turns and yells to her pal, Bleachers singer Jack Antonoff.

Although her words couldn't be heard over the applause, The Swift Society claims to have deciphered the message by reading the pop star's lips, believing she said: "I got a shoutout!"

Since being shared on X, formerly Twitter, the video has received 1.1 million views.

"Taylors reactions are always the best!" commented @gregstradamus on the viral post.

"She acts like she's not the biggest artist in the world right now. lol love her," said AO.

"It's like she [herself] forgets that she is TAYLOR SWIFT," wrote @taylorxopinions.

"She's so pure protect her," said Sun.

"Taylor Swift is so naturally sweet," said @CRose2u. "She supports other artists, dances and enjoys their music, and then drops the mic when she wins on her new album!!! She is awesome."

Newsweek has reached out to Taylor Swift and SZA for comment via email.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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