Taylor Swift gave Swifties another reason to celebrate when she debuted her new music video, "Patient Zero," during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night.
The pop star's latest visual, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, arrived as Swift made VMAs history, bringing her career total to 33 wins. She also took home the inaugural Artist Director Honors award for her work behind the camera on "The Fate of Ophelia," along with Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia" and Best Direction for "Opalite."
But the music video wasn't the only thing catching fans' attention. Almost immediately, the internet went into a frenzy talking about one standout accessory: Swift's dazzling drop earrings.
The best part? The statement-making earrings
aren't a luxury designer splurge. The glamorous gold-and-diamond-inspired pair retails for less than $100, making it easy for fans to recreate her red-carpet style without breaking the bank.
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How to watch Patient Zero music video
"Patient Zero" premiered during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27. It's now available to stream on Amazon Music, Apple Music and Spotify.
How many VMAs did Taylor Swift win?
At the 2026 VMAs, Swift won three awards, including Artist Director Honors, Video of the year for "The Fate of Ophelia" and Best direction for "Opalite." This brings her career total to a record-breaking 33 VMAs.
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