MTV VMAs 2013: Taylor Swift shocks fans as she poses with ex Harry Styles in group Twitter photo at after-party

By Shyam Dodge

PUBLISHED: 10:19 EST, 26 August 2013 | UPDATED: 10:46 EST, 26 August 2013

Just a couple of hours earlier, she had left her ex-boyfriend visibly embarrassed after she thanked him for inspiring one of her songs.

However, despite Taylor Swift's apparent disdain for former flame Harry Styles, the pair shocked fans by posing up for a Twitter photo at a MTV VMA after-party.

The young pop stars were both in attendance at Robin Thicke's after-party when they ended up in a group photo.

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Cosy: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles pose for a photo with a male friend at Robin Thicke's MTV VMAs after-party

However, they were strategically separated by their mutual friend Ed Sheeran and another pal.

Earlier on Sunday, Taylor made a dig at Harry as she accepted an award for Best Female Video.

The 23-year-old was given the honour for her song I Knew You Were Trouble, which was penned with Styles in mind after she felt spurned by the handsome Brit, 19, following their first of two attempts at a romance.

Back-handed compliment: Taylor Swift thanked Harry Styles as the inspiration for I Knew You Were Trouble in her speech after winning Best Female Video, on Sunday at the MTV VMAs

Cue polite clapping: Harry looks awkward as Taylor appears to reference him on-stage

Oh dear: Nialll Horan and Louis Tomlinson seem to be smirking at Harry's expense, who doesn't know where to look

After being presented with her astronaut trophy by Pharrell Williams and Daft Punk it appeared that Taylor took the opportunity to take a swipe at her teenage ex Harry.

She said: 'I want to thank the fans because I tweeted about this a lot, I really wanted this.'

But then quickly added: 'I also want to thank the person who inspired this song because he knows exactly who he is, because now I've got one of these', the camera then panned to an awkward looking Harry chewing some gum.

Close encounter: Taylor passed Harry as she strolled up to receive her award, while Rihanna chatted looked the other way

However, it looked like his bandmates Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson were finding it quite amusing as they smirked at each other at Harry's expense.

Continuing to shield their identity, the duo known as Daft Punk, hit the stage in matching sparkling jackets and futuristic chrome helmets that conveniently served to mask their real faces.

Fitting in with the DJs, Pharrell also wore a glittering jacket as he smiled broadly while proffering the honour to Swift.

MTV VMAs 2013: Taylor Swift takes a dig at Harry Styles

The winning moment: The 23-year-old singer was thrilled as she was announced the victor, while pal Selena Gomez sat by

Quite the presenters: Taylor was given the award by Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams

But it was not the only odd moment for Taylor regarding her ex on Sunday.

Styles' band One Direction were the presenters for Best Pop Video, and when the boys walked on stage the 22 singer appeared to mouth an obscenity: 'Shut the f*** up'.

It was unclear if the words actually left Taylor's mouth, but it was certainly consistent with her swipe at Harry later in the evening.

Controversial: Swift is thought to have mouth an obscenity when Styles hit the stage to present an award

Unimpressed: Taylor reacts as she watches her ex Harry accept Song Of The Summer with his bandmates

Meanwhile, Taylor was channelling Marilyn Monroe glamour with her hair done in delicate blonde curls.

Completing the country singer's old Hollywood '50s ensemble was a black gown featuring a plunging neckline.

Meanwhile, Taylor sent out a strong message to ex-boyfriend Harry at the Grammys earlier this year.

Straight face: Taylor fixes her eyes on Harry as One Direction accept their award for Song Of The Summer

Sharing a laugh: Taylor and Selena shared a private joke

In an apparent dig at her former British love, the singer adopted an English accent as she pretended to speak on her phone mid-performance during a rendition of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.

'I'm sorry, I'm busy opening the Grammys and we're never getting back together,' she quipped, seemingly mocking Styles.

The interlude punctuated an incredible performance by the singer, who parted from Harry in early January after a holiday to the British Virgin Islands went sour.

The gong: Swift won for Best Female Video

Old Hollywood glamour: The country singer seemed to channel Marilyn Munroe in a revealing black gown

The boys: Harry Styles posed with his One Direction bandmates on the VMA red carpet, including Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan

Taylor wrote the song after the pair briefly dated in Spring 2012, but ended their flirtation when he was photographed kissing American model Emma Ostily in New Zealand that April.

By November, they had given their romance another try and spent New Year's together in New York City.

But just a few days later, they split after rowing on holiday in the Caribbean, with their romance lasting just two months.

Better times: Harry and Taylor pictured in New York near the end of their romance in February

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2013 WINNERS

Over the moon: Justin won four moonmen on the night

Over the moon: Justin won four moonmen awards

Video Of The Year: Justin Timberlake, Mirrors

Best Female Video: Taylor Swift, I Knew You Were Trouble.

Best Male Video: Bruno Mars, Locked Out of Heaven

Best Pop Video: Selena Gomez, Come & Get It

Best Hip-Hop Video: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton, Can't Hold Us

Best Rock Video: Thirty Seconds to Mars, Up In the Air

Best Collaboration: Pink and Nate Ruess of Fun., Just Give Me a Reason

Best Video With A Social Message: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert, Same Love

Best Song Of The Summer: One Direction, Best Song Ever

Artist To Watch: Austin Mahone, What About Love

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Justin Timberlake

Best Direction: Justin Timberlake's Suit & Tie (director David Fincher)

Best Visual Effects: Capital Cities, Safe and Sound

Best Choreography: Bruno Mars, Treasure

Best Art Direction: Janelle Monae featuring Erykah Badu, Q.U.E.E.N.

Best Cinematography: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton, Can't Hold Us

Best Editing: Justin Timberlake, Mirrors

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