Taylor Swift Put a Subtle Spin on Her Signature Cat-Eye Liner at the VMAs 2026—See the Photos

By Kara Nesvig

Taylor Swift was one of the most-anticipated guests at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, given that she's one of the most-nominated, most-awarded stars at the long-running awards show and is getting the first Artist Director Honors. (She's also got 11 nominations under her belt for this year. Swift has been wearing a cat eye for years, regardless of its popularity in the makeup trend cycle.