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Taylor Swift Wore A “Cat Eye Sharp Enough To Kill A Man” To The MTV EMAs

Plus red carpet glam looks from Rita Ora, Gayle, and more.

by Laura Pitcher
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The 2022 MTV EMAs were held this past Sunday, November 13. Hosted by international celebrity power couple Rita Ora and Taika Waititi, the awards wer held at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, bringing together and honoring the best artists and music in pop culture. Among them, Taylor Swift was the top winner, taking home four awards— best artist, best video, best pop, and best long-form video for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”, but she was also a big winner on the red carpet with a sultry look from the superstar.

Ahead, check out Taylor’s glam, and the rest of the best beauty moments of the night.

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Rita Ora

Rita Ora opted for cut crease eyeshadow and loose beachy waves to co-host the awards with her partner Taika Waititi.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift wore her signature blunt bangs and cat-eye makeup (sharp enough “to kill a man”).

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Ava Max

We love this cool-toned makeup look from Ava Max.

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Gayle

We love Gayle’s deep maroon lipstick and black eyeshadow with her signature two-toned hair.

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Ayanna

Ayanna officially won the best hair award for this year’s ceremony.

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Leomie Anderson

This purple smokey cat-eye is sleek and sultry with the model’s purple beaded dress.

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Nina Chuba

Nina co-signed the return of the side part this year with this slicked-down half-up half-down look.

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Kate Green

A color-matching moment — Kate’s pink dress perfectly matched her pink hair and accessories.

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Aminata Belli

This graphic eye makeup, sitting just under Aminata’s eyebrows, perfectly matches her red-carpet outfit.

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Jack Saunders

Jack Saunders’ red hair is a winter hair trend waiting to happen.

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Badmómzjay and Loredana

Badmómzjay and Loredana showed out on the red carpet hair with colorful half-up ’dos.