Taylor Swift won nine awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, tying the record for most wins in one night and becoming the second-most awarded artist in VMA history
. Her major wins included:
- Video of the Year for "Anti-Hero"
- Song of the Year for "Anti-Hero"
- Artist of the Year
- Best Pop Video for "Anti-Hero"
- Best Direction for "Anti-Hero" (self-directed)
- Best Cinematography for "Anti-Hero"
- Best Visual Effects for "Anti-Hero"
- Show of the Summer
- Album of the Year for "Midnights"
This haul made her the second-most awarded artist overall at the VMAs, behind only Beyoncé, and marked her second consecutive win for Video of the Year
. The awards recognized her continued impact and success in the music industry during 2023.