VMAs 2023: Shakira and Anitta break records at yesterday’s awards

Last night’s ceremony was filled with firsts, including the fact that the four major award categories were won by female artists.

Senior Writer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 8:55 AM EDTSEP 13, 2023, 8:55 AM EDT

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards aired last night, in a show that felt like a throwback to its golden era. The evening was lenghty, filled with reunions, speeches, and incredible performances. Some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance, including Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj, with there being some surprises were in store, like an N’SYNC reunion. When it comes to performances, Shakira wowed audiences with a medley of some of her greatest hits, and Karol G took a break from her tour to perform some of her newest songs, “Ta OK” and “Oki Doki.” Aside from the great clips that came out of the evening, many records were broken, including the fact that women took Moon Man statues in the show’s four most important categories. That’s a first in VMA history.

Scroll down to have a look at some of the records that were broken at last night’s VMAs:

Shakira at the 2023 VMAs

Last night, Shakira reminded the world that no one does it like her. Over the course of the evening, she tied Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift (with two wins each) as the second most awarded artist in the Collaboration of the year category. The first record holder is Beyonce.

Taylor Swift at the VMAs

Taylor Swift broke multiple records. She extended her lead as the artist who’s won the most Video of the year awards, winning her fourth Moon Man for “Anti Hero.” She became the first artist ever to win this award in a row. She also tied David Fincher and Spike Jonze as Best director winners, and tied No Doubt, Ariana Grande, and N’SYNC for most awards won for Best Pop video.

Swift also became the first most awarded female artist in one night, and the second most awarded artist in VMA history. She’s second to Beyonce.

Nicki Minaj at the 2023 VMAs

Nicki Minaj extended her record as the most awarded artist in the Best Hip Hop category. She’s won five times.

Anitta at the 2023 VMAs

Lastly, Anitta tied Rosalia as the most awarded female artist in the Best Latin category. She also became the first artist to win this award two years in a row.