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Laufey Corrects Photographers After Being Misidentified on Golden Globes Red Carpet

A brief exchange caught on video highlights recurring confusion over the Icelandic singer’s name during high-profile events.

Overview

  • While posing at the Jan. 11 Golden Globes, photographers repeatedly called her "Megan," prompting Laufey to respond, "My name isn't Megan."
  • A clip of the moment posted by Pop Crave on X circulated widely, showing the exchange as she adjusted her orange gown.
  • One photographer exclaimed "Oh" after her correction, and she laughed before being escorted off the carpet.
  • Laufey, 26, is a Grammy-winning Icelandic artist whose album A Matter of Time peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and is nominated for best traditional pop vocal album at the 2026 Grammys.
  • Her name is pronounced "Lay-vay," a pronunciation she has previously explained in interviews.