Grammys 2025: Why Taylor Swift Was Rocking Janelle Monae’s Jacket During Show

During the Grammys 2025 ceremony, Taylor Swift left Janelle Monáe’s performance with an added accessory—a sequin-lined blazer that the “I Like That” singer threw from the stage.  

By Desiree Anello Feb 03, 2025 1:25 PMTags
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Taylor Swift put on Janelle Monáe’s cardigan blazer at the 2025 Grammys—and said it was her favorite.

During Janelle’s performance of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” at the 67th Grammy Awards—which served as a tribute to late music producer Quincy Jonesthe “Make Me Feel” singer threw her sequin-lined blazer into the crowd.

As for who picked it up? It was none other than the pop superstar herself that grabbed it and wore it for the rest of the night. And under the blazer, Taylor was wearing one of her most fabulous looks yet—a sequined red custom Vivienne Westwood one-shoulder minidress, red heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. (See all the stars who stepped out on the Grammys red carpet here.)

Though her boyfriend Travis Kelce didn’t join her at the Feb. 2 ceremony hosted by Trevor Noah at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, fans did notice a bejeweled detail on the 35-year-old’s red carpet outfit. Taylor sported a chain on her upper thigh featuring a single letter: “T.” And it seems that the charm was a subtle nod to the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who is currently preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl Feb. 9.

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But attending the event solo clearly didn’t stop the “Karma” singer from having the time of her life.

Along with dancing at every opportunity, she was seen shaking it off in the crowd during Sabrina Carpenter’s first-ever Grammy’s performance. Taylor—who was nominated for six awards, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album—put her hands in a prayer pose while swaying back and forth to the 25-year-old’s “Please Please Please” performance before turning to her collaborator Jack Antonoff, who produced the hit song, to shake his shoulders in excitement.  

And if that isn’t proof enough that Taylor is always the life of the party, she even recreated the iconic “holding space” TikTok trend with Cynthia Erivo after offering to share her seat with the Wicked star.

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In a video shared on X, Taylor was seen waving Cynthia over after noticing that the actress was having trouble finding her table. With one swift scoot, the two were happily sharing the “Bejeweled” singer’s seat. And it wasn’t long before Taylor delicately grabbed Cynthia’s finger during Trevor’s opening monologue—just like Cynthia did with her costar Ariana Grande during their press tour just last year.

For more moments you may have missed from the 2025 Grammys, keep reading…

Prolific Poets Department

Stealth Deadhead Taylor Swift posed with Bob Weir, a MusiCares Person of the Year in 2025 along with the rest of the Grateful Dead.

Yin and Yang

Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter look like a very glamorous version of the devil and angel we all have sitting on either shoulder.

Meet and Greet

Hello, Mr. Shaboozey, I'm Lady Gaga.

Making the Cut

Nikki Glaser now knows, one day you're in, the next you're puckering up to Heidi Klum.

Bustin' a Handshake

Busta Rhymes stopped to say hello to Teddy Swims and take in the art work.

Down Home Fashion

Lainey Wilson may have broken the country girl rules by trading in her boots for sneakers, but they were just so comfy.

Family Dynasties

Alicia Keys' sons Egypt and Genesis got to meet Miley Cyrus, who made a night of it with mom Tish Cyrus.

The Will Smith Pony Club

Willow Smith hitched a ride on a passing father.

Everybody at the Grammys Gettin' Friendly

Olivia Rodrigo wasn't a nominee this year, but she was in it for the socializing with the likes of Shaboozey.

Squad Check

The night was all about fun. for Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, Taylor and Sabrina.

Birds of a Feather

Sabrina looked pretty thrilled to be sandwiched by Billie Eilish and Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan.

Fresh Princesses

"Please help me, my brother is wearing a castle on his head" is what we're imagining Willow said to Blue Ivy Carter as the pop scions greeted each other at the Grammys.

She Wolf's Cubs

Shakira held her sons Milan and Sasha's hands backstage.

Hello, Dahling

Miley and Latto preened for the cameras.

Up Close and Personal

Billie Eilish's version of smiling for the camera was a little extra.

Grammys Are a Girl's Best Friend

Sometimes Sabrina Carpenter only has time for a short n' sweet hello when she runs into people she knows at places like the Grammys.

The Popular Kids

It was wicked cool to see Paris Hilton and Cynthia Erivo have a moment on the Grammys red carpet.

Head to E! News' 2025 Grammys page for every wild fashion and all the talked about moments from this year's red carpet and ceremony.