Taylor Swift was one of the biggest winners of the night as she took home two of the highest honors – Best Female Artist and Top Selling Artist – at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.
The 28-year-old pop megastar earned even more more trophies to put on the mantle at the star-studded event held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
And it was clear that Taylor was in excellent spirits following her win as she strode backstage in such an energetic manner that she nearly exposed too much in her glamorous dust pink gown, with the thigh high split nearly flashing her lingerie.
Leggy lady! Taylor Swift took home two of the highest honors – Best Female Artist and Top Selling Artist – at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night and was in such high spirits that she nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction
Making a triumphant return to the spotlight following the release of her controversial album Reputation, in which she takes several swipes at her well-known enemies including Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian, Taylor ensured her first big night out was one to remember.
Getting on stage to accept the Top Selling Album award, her second trophy of the night, Taylor was all about her fans, telling audiences: ‘Thank you for making me feel understood again.’
The singer-songwriter explained: ‘When I started writing songs when I was 12, I started writing songs because it made me feel more understood.’
And when I was making Reputation, for a while there I felt really, really misunderstood by a lot of people.I just wanna say to the fans, thank you for continuing to show up.’
‘Just, the ways that you have cared about me and the ways that you’ve treated me, just thank you for making me feel understood again.’
Special: Mila Kunis was thrilled to give Swift the honor, introducing a special video before giving Taylor the floor
You really get me: ‘Just, the ways that you have cared about me and the ways that you’ve treated me, just thank you for making me feel understood again’ the songstress said
Earlier in the evening Taylor took home Best Female Artist, and she thanked her fellow women of music and the women who ‘paved the way’ for her and her peers.
Admitting it was her first time at an awards show in ‘years,’ the Reputation singer started her remarks by thanking Camila Cabello and Charlie XCX, who she’s currently touring with, as well as ‘all the female artists who paved the way for us to get to do what we do, the way we get to do it.’
She also gave thanks to ‘all the new female artists killing it out there right now, we’re so inspired by you.’
Continuing onto the future generations, the chart-topper added: ‘Shout out to the future female artist that just picked up a guitar, or learned how to play piano.’
And of course Taylor thanked her most important supporters, the fans, as she scooped the accolades.
Sticking by her side: Swift was overwhelmed with emotions towards her fans, telling them ‘I just wanna say to the fans, thank you for continuing to show up’
You go girl! During her first win of the evening for Best Female Artist, Taylor Swift thanked her fellow female artists and ‘all the female artists who paved the way’ while accepting the Best Female Artist honor at The Billboard Music Awards on Sunday
Next generation: Continuing onto the future generations, the chart-topper ‘Shout out to the future female artist that just picked up a guitar, or learned how to play piano’
Tour mates! The Reputation crooner thanked Camila Cabello (above, right with Taylor and Shawn Mendes) and Charlie XCX, who she’s currently touring with
Sitting pretty: Taylor (L) cosied up to Camila Cabello as they watched the awards ceremony together
Back in action! Though she seemed cool as can be on stage, Taylor admitted it was her first time at an awards show ‘in years’
Model moment: Taylor looked delighted as she chatted with America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks at the awards
Whilst Taylor picked out some of the most prestigious gongs on the night, it was Ed Sheeran who cleared the board, scooping six awards on the night, including the top award, Top Artist.
The Shape Of You hitmaker also bagged Top Male Artist; Top Hot 100 Artist; Top Song Sales Artist; Top Radio Songs Artist and Top Radio Song for Shape of You.
The awards show started on a surprising note, with the Best New Artist trophy going to singer Khalid, instead of favorite Cardi B for the win.
Turning heads: Taylor was a vision of beauty as she strutted along backstage with her awards in hand
Two’s company: Taylor cosied up to Mila Kunis backstage, who looked phenomenal in a studded leather mini skirt
Glamorous: Taylor showcased her lean limbs as she clambered through the aisles to get through to the seating area
Sitting pretty: Shawn Mendes and Taylor Swift sat with one another at the awards ceremony
SOURCE: dailymail.co.uk
