10 Moments You Probably Forgot About from the 2013 Grammy Awards

Mar. 16, 2025

01of 10Taylor Swift’s Awesome OpenerMonty Brinton/CBS via Getty ImagesTaylor Swiftset the stage at the 2013 Grammy Awards, bringing a circus troupe along as backup for her performance of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

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Taylor Swift’s Awesome Opener

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Taylor Swift performs during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Taylor Swiftset the stage at the 2013 Grammy Awards, bringing a circus troupe along as backup for her performance of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

02of 10Adele’s Big WinKevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesAdele— who won an astounding 13Grammy Awardsin the 2010s — took home best pop solo performance for a live rendition of “Set Fire to the Rain.”

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Adele’s Big Win

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Adele accepts Best Pop Solo Performance for “Set Fire to the Rain (Live)” onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Adele— who won an astounding 13Grammy Awardsin the 2010s — took home best pop solo performance for a live rendition of “Set Fire to the Rain.”

03of 10JT & JAY-Z’s Sweet SuitsKevin Mazur/WireImageJustin TimberlakeandJAY-Zbrought their partnership to the big stage, giving a rousing rendition of “Suit & Tie” alongside the Tennessee Kids.

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JT & JAY-Z’s Sweet Suits

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Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z perform onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Justin TimberlakeandJAY-Zbrought their partnership to the big stage, giving a rousing rendition of “Suit & Tie” alongside the Tennessee Kids.

04of 10J.Lo’s LegKevin Mazur/WireImageIt was givingAngelina: A flawlessJennifer Lopezgraced the red carpet in a one-shoulder black gown with a sexy thigh-high slit.

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J.Lo’s Leg

Jennifer Lopez attends the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

It was givingAngelina: A flawlessJennifer Lopezgraced the red carpet in a one-shoulder black gown with a sexy thigh-high slit.

05of 10Kelly Clarkson’s Lucky No. 3Kevin Winter/WireImageKelly Clarksonscored her third (and most recent) Grammy, this one for best pop vocal album for the banger-filledStronger.

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Kelly Clarkson’s Lucky No. 3

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Kelly Clarkson accepts Best Pop Vocal Album award for ‘Stronger’ onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Kelly Clarksonscored her third (and most recent) Grammy, this one for best pop vocal album for the banger-filledStronger.

06of 10Katty Perry and John Mayer’s Date NightChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesThe singerswere about a year into their relationship when they made it a date at the 2013Grammy Awards, snagging seats in the audience next toMayer’s palRicky Van Veen and his then-girlfriend, Allison Williams.

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Katty Perry and John Mayer’s Date Night

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Katy Perry (L) and John Mayer attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

The singerswere about a year into their relationship when they made it a date at the 2013Grammy Awards, snagging seats in the audience next toMayer’s palRicky Van Veen and his then-girlfriend, Allison Williams.

07of 10A Memorable Marley TributeChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesBruno MarsandRihannajoined Damian Marley, among others, to joyously pay tribute to the late, great Bob Marley.

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A Memorable Marley Tribute

Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Damian Marley perform onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Bruno MarsandRihannajoined Damian Marley, among others, to joyously pay tribute to the late, great Bob Marley.

08of 10Kimbra and Gotye’s EarwormJason Merritt/Getty ImagesThey’re definitely somebody that we used to know: Kimbra and Gotye scored two nominations and wins for their catchy song of summer before moving on to one-hit-wonder status.

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Kimbra and Gotye’s Earworm

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Kimbra (L) and Gotye arrive at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

They’re definitely somebody that we used to know: Kimbra and Gotye scored two nominations and wins for their catchy song of summer before moving on to one-hit-wonder status.

09of 10Ellen and Beyoncé’s LOL Presenting PartnershipKevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesLike all of us,Ellen DeGenereswas particularly taken with her presenting partnerBeyoncé, fully leaning into the moment as they announced an award.

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Ellen and Beyoncé’s LOL Presenting Partnership

Ellen DeGeneres (L) and singer Beyonce speak onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Like all of us,Ellen DeGenereswas particularly taken with her presenting partnerBeyoncé, fully leaning into the moment as they announced an award.

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Travis Barker and family arrive at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Were we ever so young?!The Blink-182 rockerhit the red carpetwith his cool kidsAtiana, Landon and Alabama, who are now all well into their teens and 20s.

source: people.com