Why fans think Taylor Swift snubbed Céline Dion at the 2024 Grammys

• Céline Dion presented Taylor Swift with the award for album of the year at the Grammys on Sunday.
• People online criticized Swift for not acknowledging or greeting Dion when she accepted the award.
• However, it doesn't appear there's a feud between the stars — they were photographed hugging and smiling backstage.

Music's biggest night concluded with a surprise appearance from Céline Dion and a historic win for Taylor Swift. But the moment has been slightly overshadowed by online speculation of a rift between the two singers.

Dion and Swift were among the attendees at the 66th Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and was hosted by Trevor Noah.

The musicians crossed paths at the end of the show onstage, in an interaction that some called awkward. Here's everything to know about what went down.

Celine Dion made a rare public appearance at the Grammys to present the award for album of the year

Dion won the same award in 1997 for "Falling Into You."

The legendary singer has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since announcing that she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome in December 2022. Dion said that the condition causes spasms, difficulty walking, and issues with her vocal cords. She also canceled the remaining dates of her Courage World Tour.

Her sister, Claudette Dion, provided an update in September, saying that the "All By Myself'" singer was "doing everything to recover."

Most recently, a Prime Video documentary about Dion's life and experience with stiff-person syndrome was announced, titled "I Am: Céline Dion."

As Dion walked onto the stage to present the final award of the night while eescorted by her son René-Charles Angélil, audience members applauded and gave her a standing ovation. The camera also cut to Swift, who was out of her seat clapping, dancing, and singing along to "The Power of Love."

The outpouring of support didn't go unnoticed by Dion.

"When I say, I'm happy to be here, I really mean it. From my heart," she said. "Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and people all around the world."

Swift didn't acknowledge Dion when she accepted the award, resulting in backlash online

Swift's "Midnights" nabbed the Grammy for album of the year, marking her fourth win in the category — a record-breaking feat. She previously won album of the year for "Fearless," "1989," and "Folklore."

After Swift got to the stage to accept the award, she hugged producer Jack Antonoff, her friend and fellow Grammy-nominee Lana Del Rey, and sound engineer Laura Sisk. While taking the trophy from Dion, Swift's head was turned toward her collaborators in surprise over the win.

During her speech, Swift expressed her passion for her work and referenced her upcoming concert in Japan as part of The Eras Tour.

"I would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life. But I feel this happy when I finish a song or when I cracked the code to a bridge that I love or when I'm shot listing a music video, or when I'm rehearsing with my dancers or my band or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show," she said.

"For me, the award is the work," Swift continued. "All I want to do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much. It makes me so happy."

Swift was likely overwhelmed and distracted by the win — but that didn't stop people from calling her "disrespectful" for not properly greeting Dion.

"Taylor Swift receives her Grammy from the GOAT Celine Dion and she doesn't even make eye contact with her. Disrespectful," user @Knesix wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

"Taylor not even acknowledging Celine Dion is not sitting right with my spirit. Girl, that is CELINE DION," @blackboywrites said.

"I don't think Taylor meant it in a cruel way, but yes, it's awkward and not a good look for her. Celine is indeed Queen," @veganmoviesnob wrote.

Swift's fans came to her defense and said that perhaps the "Karma" was trying to be sensitive to Dion's health condition. They also said that the singer is often unfairly judged and scrutinized.

"I think it's kinda crazy that despite going out of her way to clap and stand up for everyone, including Celine and everyone she lost to, Taylor has to be scolded for not doing the exact right thing in an overwhelming moment," @HuffleBoy wrote.

There's no beef, though. The two were photographed hugging backstage afterward.

Swift and Dion were all smiles when the cameras captured them embracing after the biggest award of the night was given out, indicating that there was no bad blood between the pop stars.

The pair were previously photographed together at the 2010 Grammys. Dion also presented Swift with an award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

Nonexistent feud aside, Swift has plenty to celebrate.

At this year's Grammys, "Midnights" landed her awards for album of the year and best pop vocal album. While accepting the latter award earlier in the show, Swift shocked fans by announcing her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," set for release on Friday, April 19.