Taylor Swift’s gesture towards Wicked actor Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 Grammy Awards seems to have made fans applaud her. The actress entered the venue when the award show was already underway. As seen in the viral videos, she could not find her allotted seat. Swift then waved at her and gestured to come towards her.
The singer made space for her in her seat and Cynthia Erivo joined her. This was followed by the two sharing a hug. A video of the interaction was shared by Chris Gardner, Senior Staff Writer at The Hollywood Reporter, who wrote:
“Late arrival for Wicked star Cynthia Erivo who is accompanied by an escort to table joining Taylor Swift who waves her over. #Grammy Trevor Noah still hosting as she sneaks over.”
Social media users sang in praise of the singer for her gesture. One X user commented:
“Man no one could make me hate her.” (Via X/@bongchixinh)
Netizens commented that Swift's interaction with Cynthia Erivo was heartwarming, while others called it ‘friendship goals.’
“Friendship goals right there!” a social media user exclaimed. (Via X/expertellers03)
“That moment was too sweet! Taylor sharing her seat with Cynthia shows how genuinely kind and down-to-earth she is. It's such a heartwarming display of support and friendship!” another X user reacted. (Via X/@_noorcutie)
While some remarked that the interaction was ‘teacher-coded,’ others called Taylor Swift a ‘motherbird.’
“taylor sees, she calls, waves, pull out the chair, and pats it that's so cuteee especially patting the chair, that's so teacher coded,” a netizen commented. (Via X/@ipomoeaglory)
“She hugged her like a mother bird keeping her baby safe and that’s how it seems with all her friends it’s adorable,” an online commentator remarked.
“She’s just so sweet! Like imagine if everyone had this emotional intelligence,” a person mentioned. (Via X/@Astrapricity)
Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo also had a playful exchange at the 2025 Grammys
According to Page Six, at the show's start, Cynthia Erivo sat with Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, and Kacey Musgraves, but later appeared to find her assigned seat during a commercial break.
In another clip shared on X, Taylor Swift is seen playfully grabbing Cynthia Erivo’s finger, recreating the actress' viral “holding space” moment with Ariana Grande from the Wicked press tour, according to the US Magazine.
While Taylor Swift did not perform at the 2025 Grammys, she presented the award for the Best Country Album. She was also nominated in multiple categories, including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Us with Gracie Abrams, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Record of the Year for Fortnight featuring Post Malone.
Cynthia Erivo wore a navy gown with a bodice cutout and silver details, paired with her signature long sculpted nails. She has been nominated for two Grammys in the past and won Best Musical Theater Album in 2017 for The Color Purple.
Swift chose a monochromatic look with a sequined red micro mini dress by Vivienne Westwood, featuring a corseted bodice, one-shoulder design, and a high slit that revealed a thigh chain adorned with ruby heart stones and a red "T."

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