John Travolta Errors Drag Queen Jade Jolie for Taylor Swift at MTV VMAs

Generally the reality is stranger than (pulp) fiction.

As at all times, the MTV VMAs was chock-full of memorable moments, whether or not or not it’s due to Cardi B‘s wild jokes or Lizzo‘s twerking, the listing can go on. However the award for the viral second of the 12 months goes to a shock celeb: John Travolta. 

Whereas presenting the award for Video of the 12 months, the Pulp Fiction star tried at hand the Moon Man trophy to RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Jade Jolie. With a slight look of confusion, the drag queen effortlessly shook it off, earlier than giving the actor a form side-hug. Ultimately, Taylor was rightly bestowed with the Moon Man, nevertheless it was too late. Travolta’s slip-up was seen by hundreds. Awk!

Though, it have to be mentioned that Jade does bear a hanging resemblance to the pop star. Jade Jolie is actually identified for her spot-on impression of the 29-year-old. So, truthfully, who can blame Travolta for mixing up the 2 stars?

“John Travolta simply gave the VMA to ‘Drag Race’ alum Jade Jolie in Taylor Swift drag, FULLY not figuring out that it was NOT Taylor Swift, considering that it was IN FACT Taylor Swift. I’m….reeling,” one individual tweeted. 

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One other shocked viewer added, “John Travolta mistaking Jade Jolie for Taylor Swift. DRAG RACE EXCELLENCE.”

Sadly, this small snafu made individuals recall the time when John referred to as Idina Menzel“Adele Dazeem” in 2014. Yep, that is proper. Adele Dazeem. 

Almost a 12 months after the very fact, John blamed Goldie Hawn for distracting him from a manufacturing assistant who tried to elucidate that her title can be spelled phonetically on the teleprompter. Therefore the flub. 

He did apologize to Adele, er, we imply, Idina. “He despatched her a giant, beautiful bouquet of flowers to her dressing room. It was HUGE. It was his apology to her,” a supply completely advised E! Information on the time. 

So it appears like Taylor has an enormous bouquet being despatched her means within the coming days!

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