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Body Language Secrets at the Grammy Awards

Body Language Secrets at the Grammy Awards

Vanessa Van Edwards6 min8 janv. 2014
Expert in reading body language discovers that some celebrities weren't quite telling the truth at the Grammy Awards
7 chapitres
  • Chris Brown's Car Accident Interview(0'202'18)
    Chris Brown covered his vital organs with shoulders down, displaying the classic guilty child pose immediately before the interview started, even though he knew he would be asked about the accident.
    • Pursed and pierced lips indicating he was holding back information • Rubbing his lips when asked about the accident • Body filled with nerves as he tried to explain what happened
    One-sided shoulder shrug when he said the word Paparazzi, which is a statistically significant clue to deception and a reliable indicator of dishonesty.
    Multiple body language signals suggested he was not being completely truthful about the paparazzi causing the car accident.
  • Paris Hilton's Guilty Pose(2'182'36)
    Paris Hilton displayed the same guilty and apologetic pose that Chris Brown showed, consistent with the classic guilty child pose.
    • Displayed right after her release from jail • Same pose observed in other inmates like Lindsay Lohan when they leave jail • Universal body language signal of guilt and remorse
    The pose communicates a sense of guilt and the feeling of being caught.
    This demonstrates how the same body language patterns appear consistently across different celebrities and situations.
  • Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland Crush(2'363'22)
    Trey Songz appeared calm and smiled frequently during the first part of the interview with Juliana.
    When asked about his crush on Kelly Rowland, he put his hands up to his lips, a signal that indicates nervousness and the desire to hold back words.
    After bringing his hand down and returning to natural body language, he confirmed he thinks Kelly Rowland is a great girl and kind soul.
    His relaxed body language while answering the question suggested he genuinely does have a crush on her and it's not just media hype.
  • Adele's Genuine Surprise at Winning(3'224'25)
    Adele showed utter shock with mouth dropping, loose jaw, and eyebrows raised up, displaying complete surprise at winning the award.
    She had no idea she was going to win, as demonstrated by her genuine reaction and not knowing in advance.
    • She likely thought the previous year was her year when she won many Grammys • This year she was out of the running in her own mind • She wore a dress that didn't suggest she expected to win
    She respectfully went over to Rihanna when she won, acknowledging it wasn't her turn and showing genuine respect for the other winner.
  • LL Cool J's Hosting Discomfort(4'255'16)
    LL Cool J did a really good job hosting for the most part but showed signs of discomfort during certain moments.
    When they showed a clip of him from American Bandstand with Dick Clark showing his hair looking unusual, he appeared uncomfortable with that particular moment.
    • Pulled his tie out from his neck, a ventilation behavior indicating nervousness and adrenaline • Touched the super sternal notch area to self-comfort • These are signals people use when stressed or uncomfortable
    His physical reactions caught on camera before the moment passed revealed genuine discomfort rather than maintaining composure throughout the segment.
  • Carrie Underwood's Relief Instead of Surprise(5'165'48)
    Instead of showing surprise at winning, Carrie Underwood displayed relief, which is a very different emotional signal.
    She took a long breath out, visibly releasing tension, indicating she was not surprised by the outcome.
    • There was significant pressure on her to win this award • She had an inkling she was going to win • She was nervous about winning and wanted to ensure she performed well
    Her body language suggested she expected to win and was relieved the outcome confirmed her expectations rather than being caught off guard.
  • Chris Brown's Reaction to Frank Ocean Winning(5'486'39)
    Chris Brown and Frank Ocean had a fight in a parking lot not long ago, making Frank Ocean's win particularly significant for Chris Brown.
    • Chris Brown showed open-mouth surprise, indicating he expected to win • He did not expect Frank Ocean to win at all • His surprised expression was the first red flag
    When everyone else stood up to celebrate Frank Ocean's win, Chris Brown remained sitting down, displaying complete body language rudeness beyond typical conventions.
    His reactions demonstrated both that he anticipated winning himself and his clear displeasure with Frank Ocean winning the award.