The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) night was one to remember for global pop icon Taylor Swift, who entered record books in style as she took home three ‘Moon Person' trophies on Sunday (September 27, 2026), including the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most-awarded artist in VMAs history.
With the inaugural Artist Director Honors, she surpassed Beyoncé, whom she was tied with 30 VMAs each, to officially claim the title of the most awarded artist in VMA history. The new award is meant to recognize artists “whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling," as quoted by news agency AP.
“I got to start making music videos and being a part of music videos 20 years ago,” Swift said in her speech, adding that she's been involved in making roughly 60 music videos, 18 of which she wrote and directed. “You, the fans, make it so much fun,” she said.
