Jay-Z's speech could have lasting implications for Beyoncé when it comes to the Grammys
Jay-Z's spirited words at the Grammys left his wife Beyoncé feeling “mortified”, according to an expert.
Taking the Grammy stage, Jay-Z criticized the awards for never honoring his wife with the Album of the Year award. However, body language expert Judi James says Beyoncé's “frozen” smile showed she was uncomfortable.
She noted, “First, there's the fact that most women would prefer to stand up for themselves… Beyoncé's symmetrical, icy-looking smile seems to hint that she might feel as mortified as many women.”
James also explained that the forever Young The singer called his wife a “young lady” and said, “'I don't want to embarrass this young lady…,'” meaning he gave her “clues about how he might make her feel.”
James explained that “complaining” about not winning means that next year's Grammys will be “poignant for Beyoncé,” because “if she fails again she'll be hurt, but if she wins, the clue will be that Jay-Z did it.” her, rather than her own talent.”
“Beyonce initially looks on with an expression of delight and devotion,” James noted. However, when her husband broached the subject of her slight and her camera focused on her, she was “no longer smiling, standing with her hands clasped in front of her torso.” in a barrier gesture.”
“His words made her overall reaction so difficult thanks to hints of being a 'sore loser,' no matter how justified her comments were. She must have been grateful for the wide brim of his enormous cowboy hat,” he added.