The 2024 Golden Globe Awards kicked off in high spirits with a whirlwind of glamour, anticipated wins, and unexpected moments.

However, the spotlight initially fell on an unforeseen incident involving Taylor Swift and host Jo Koy.

Jo Koy, the night’s host, attempted to lighten the atmosphere with a playful jest aimed at the multi-award-winning singer.

“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL — on the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift,” quipped Koy, referring to the attention Taylor garners while supporting her beau, Travis Kelce, at Kansas City Chiefs games.

Taylor looked unamused with the joke

i didn’t read taylor’s facial expression as her being “furious” but rather “not entertained” and i think there’s more power in women not bothering to display fake smiles and laughter for the sake of “not killing the vibe” when it comes to lazy jokes with misogynistic undertones https://t.co/xmrN1aUTZv

— ♑︎ (@repiscrumbling) January 8, 2024

Taylor’s response—or rather, the lack thereof—was immediately caught on camera, capturing her composed reaction as she calmly sipped her drink.

Her composed demeanor didn’t go unnoticed, sparking a flurry of reactions online from fans, media, and viewers alike.

Many took to social media platforms, including X (Twitter), to express their interpretations and opinions regarding Taylor’s response to Jo Koy’s joke.

Social media divided over Jo Koy’s joke

So far Jo Koy has insulted Taylor Swift, the woman responsible for the highest-grossing music tour EVER, and the women responsible for the highest grossing film in Warner Bros history — Barbie. This year, of all the years. Reductive, sexist, and cheap. Hate it. #GoldenGlobes

— Michelle Kinney (@MichelleKinney) January 8, 2024

'The View' cohosts shaded Taylor Swift for looking 'pissed' during Jo Koy's unpopular Golden Globes monologue: 'Just smile,' Sara Haines said. https://t.co/GpDfYYDSqk

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 8, 2024

Some lauded her poised reaction, while others felt her reaction was unnecessary. Others called Jo Koy’s comments misogynistic.

The comedian addressed the joke’s reception, expressing his perspective on the moment.

“Aww, man, it was cute. I was just saying it was cute,” Jo Koy told ET of the joke. “I was just saying it’s less cutaways, that’s all.”

Later on, he admitted, “I think it was when the Taylor [Swift] one was just a little flat…It was a weird joke, I guess.”

As the incident continues to circulate across social media, opinions remain divided on whether Taylor was genuinely unamused or simply sipping her drink with the spotlight on her.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance has been steadily blossoming since their initial link-up in September at a Kansas City Chiefs game.

Their partnership has seen them supporting each other at various events, from Travis’ impressive Eras Tour appearances to Taylor cheering her on from the stands.

The holiday season further solidified their bond as they shared Christmas festivities with Taylor family at a Chiefs game and rang in the New Year together with an affectionate midnight kiss.