Beyoncé’s stunned reaction at the 2025 Grammys became an instant meme.
The hitmaker, 43, couldn’t believe it when Taylor Swift announced “Cowboy Carter” won best country album at the award show on Sunday night.
Beyoncé arrived at the event only moments before her name was called, catching the superstar off guard.
The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer hilariously froze in place and looked around the room in shock.
Fans quickly used the funny moment to share their own relatable moments of surprise.
“Me every single day of 2025 so far,” one user wrote, to which another echoed, “Me when something good actually happens in 2025.”
“Me when i try to act that im shocked,” a third joked alongside the clip.
Others related the moment back to Swift, writing, “me when i remember taylor swift could release rep or debut tv at a moment’s notice.”
“me when taylor picked up her phone at NOLA n2 and called sabrina,” another added, referencing the time Swift called Sabrina Carpenter to join her on stage at a concert in New Orleans.
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Despite the initial shock, the “Single Ladies” singer quickly composed herself as she stepped on stage.
“I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album,” she began. “We worked so hard on it.”
“I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just wanna encourage people to do what they’re passionate about and to stay persistent,” she continued.
Beyoncé concluded the speech by thanking her “beautiful family,” all her “collaborators,” “God” and her “fans.”
“This wouldn’t have been this album without you …. I still am in shock, so thank you so much for this honor.”
The “Lemonade” had already won one award before even stepping foot in the Crypto.com Arena. Earlier in the day, she took home the award for best country duo/group performance (“II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus).
Beyoncé added some country flare to her glamorous look, wearing a Schiaparelli Haute Couture paisley gown with matching long gloves.
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