Bebe Rexha Recalls How Taylor Swift Supported Her During 2019 Grammy Struggles

Bebe Rexha recalled at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards that Taylor Swift reached out to support her after designers refused to dress her for the 2019 Grammys because of her size. Rexha said Swift’s kindness made her feel she belonged when few others in the industry contacted her. Rexha had criticized designers for excluding women who wear sizes 8 and up, saying they deserve to feel beautiful and find clothes for major events. She was nominated for two Grammys that year.
At the 2026 VMAs, Rexha was nominated for Best Dance for “New Religion,” her track featuring Faithless; Madonna’s “Confessions II – The Film” won the category.
Rexha also reflected on working with the late Dolly Parton on their 2023 collaboration “Seasons,” recalling Parton’s energy and kindness and joking that Parton’s corset, heels and towering hair made Rexha wonder if she had dressed up enough.
Swift’s outreach came up when Rexha was asked what Swift’s history of supporting women in music meant to her as an independent artist.
Rexha appeared on the VMAs red carpet in an all-black Dreaming Eli look.
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