Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone take pictures at the VMAs.

Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and Post Malone were the shining stars of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, basking in the glow of their well-deserved victories. Carpenter, in particular, savored her first-ever VMA win on Wednesday, while Swift and Malone reveled in their successes, promising to celebrate for weeks to come.

The trio, comprising three of the most highly nominated artists of the night, graciously posed with their new Moon People backstage, capturing the essence of their triumph in a series of joyful photos. Post Malone, proudly displaying two of his trophies, elicited a delighted reaction from Carpenter, who couldn’t contain her smile. Meanwhile, Swift, with an armful of seven statuettes, placed one on Malone’s shoulder in a playful gesture of camaraderie.

Swift, in her acceptance speech for best collaboration, showered Malone with praise, describing him as remarkably talented and down-to-earth, making him a favorite collaborator in the music industry. The mutual admiration between the two artists was palpable, with Swift’s heartfelt words causing a blush in Malone.

As the night progressed, Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, elicited the loudest cheers from her fans when she acknowledged her boyfriend, Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, for his unwavering support and positive influence. Their relationship added an element of happiness, fun, and magic to the shooting of the music video for “Fortnight,” which ultimately won the prestigious award for video of the year.

Fans of Swift and Carpenter were treated to a heartwarming reunion at the event, following Carpenter’s previous involvement in the Eras Tour as an opener on the Latin America, Asia, and Australia legs. Speculation about any potential conflict between the two artists, stemming from Carpenter’s participation in a Skims photoshoot for Kim Kardashian, with whom Swift has a public feud, was dispelled as Carpenter addressed the situation with honesty and support.

In a candid interview with Rolling Stone in June, Carpenter affirmed her unwavering love and support for Swift, emphasizing open communication and a deep bond between them. She dismissed any rumors or negativity surrounding the situation, emphasizing the strength of their friendship amidst external scrutiny.