John Travolta Mistakes Drag Queen Jade Jolie for Taylor Swift at MTV VMAs
Jade Jolie, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum, is known for her spot-on impression of Taylor Swift
By Cydney Contreras ••
Sometimes the truth is stranger than (pulp) fiction.
As always, the MTV VMAs was chock-full of memorable moments, whether it be because of Cardi B's wild jokes or Lizzo's twerking, the list can go on. But the award for the viral moment of the year goes to a surprise celeb: John Travolta.
While presenting the award for Video of the Year, the Pulp Fiction star tried to 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, before giving the actor a kind side-hug. Eventually, Taylor was rightly bestowed with the Moon Man, but it was too late. Travolta's slip-up was noticed by thousands. Awk!
Although, it must be said that Jolie does bear a striking resemblance to the pop star. Jade Jolie is literally known for her spot-on impression of the 29-year-old. So, honestly, who can blame Travolta for mixing up the two stars?
"John Travolta just gave the VMA to 'Drag Race' alum Jade Jolie in Taylor Swift drag, FULLY not knowing that it was NOT Taylor Swift, thinking that it was IN FACT Taylor Swift. I am....reeling," one person tweeted.
Another shocked viewer added, "John Travolta mistaking Jade Jolie for Taylor Swift. DRAG RACE EXCELLENCE."
Unfortunately, this small snafu made people recall the time when Travolta called Idina Menzel "Adele Dazeem" in 2014. Yep, that's right. Adele Dazeem.
Nearly a year after the fact, Travolta blamed Goldie Hawn for distracting him from a production assistant who tried to explain that her name would be spelled phonetically on the teleprompter. Hence the flub.
Shawn Mendes (L), Lizzo (C) and Taylor Swift (R) attend the 2019 VMAs Red Carpet.
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Missy Elliott performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
Missy Elliott performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
Missy Elliott poses in the Press Room with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
Taylor Swift, center, accepts the video of the year award for "You Need to Calm Down" at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, New Jersey. To her right stands "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Jade Jolie, who actor John Travolta mistook for Swift when handing the pop singer her award.
Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, New Jersey.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage during 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Aug. 26, 2019.
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Lizzo attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, New Jersey.
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Taylor Swift attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
Shawn Mendes attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
Megan Thee Stallion performs on the red carpet during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
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Taylor Swift attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, New Jersey.
He did apologize to Dazeem, er, we mean, Menzel. "He sent her a big, gorgeous bouquet of flowers to her dressing room. It was HUGE. It was his apology to her," a source exclusively told E! News at the time.
So it looks like Swift has a huge bouquet being sent her way in the coming days!
