In an answer to fans' sacred prayers, Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV VMAs on Sunday. The 32-year-old singer is nominated for five awards, including video of the year, best direction, and best cinematography for "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version). Prior to 2022, the last time she attended the show was back in 2019, so it goes without saying that fans are excited.
At this point, Swift has a history of mending feuds at the VMAs almost as long as her discography. In 2015, Nicki Minaj proved there was no more bad blood between her and Swift when she brought out the singer during her opening number; that same year, Swift and then-friend Kanye West also hugged it out on stage, six years after he famously interrupted her acceptance speech.
In honor of Swift's surprise VMAs appearance, take a look at her best moments at the award show over the years.
Swift posed for a fun snap with then-pals Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus on the red carpet.
Swift brought her then-boyfriend, Joe Jonas, as her date to the show.
Swift and Britney Spears struck a cute pose in the audience.
Swift pulled a page out of Cinderella's playbook and arrived in a horse-drawn carriage (no word if she brought a fairy godmother).
She took her "You Belong With Me" performance outside and put on a show in front of NYC's Radio City Music Hall.
Swift hugged her then-boyfriend after he presented her with an award on stage.
The singer took home the award for best female video for "You Belong With Me."
Swift and Beyoncé shared a sweet hug on stage after Beyoncé let Swift finish her acceptance speech that was previously interrupted by Kanye West earlier in the show.
Swift debuted her song "Innocent," which many believe is about Kanye West.
She was a vision in white as she walked the red carpet.
She brought the house down with her performance of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
Swift and BFF Selena Gomez stunned in matching navy gowns.
She picked up another award for best female video for "I Knew You Were Trouble."
The singer had legs for days as she sported a blue romper.
The two superstars posed for a picture backstage.
Swift rocked the stage with an incredible performance of "Shake It Off."
Swift and then-pal Demi Lovato posed for a cute photo together in the audience.
Swsift hit the red carpet with her entire girl squad.
She surprised everyone when she popped up on stage for Nicki Minaj's opening number.
Swift took home not one but four awards for video of the year, best female video, best pop video, and best collaboration.
Swift and Nicki Minaj put their feud to rest when the rapper brought Swift out at the end of her opening number.
Perhaps one of the most memorable moments from Swift's VMAs past was when she and West hugged it out on stage, and Swift even presented the rapper with the coveted Video Vanguard Award.
Swift hugged it out with her ex's brother as she accepted an award.
Swift and Kardashian looked like close friends as West accepted his Vanguard award.
After winning big at the VMAs, Swift hugged it out with the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor, who appeared in her star-studded "Bad Blood" music video.