The starlets became friends early in their careers, and their friendship is surprisingly close. Here’s a breakdown of events from the day they met to where they are today.
August 2008: Taylor and Selena meet through the Jonas Brothers.
Both Taylor and Selena launched their careers in the summer of 2008 and met their then-boyfriends, Joe and Nick Jonas, on a double date. Although things didn’t work out with the Jonas Brothers, the double date was the start of a beautiful friendship.
Selena spoke about their first meeting in an interview with KISS FM UK in 2017. She said: “We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical. It was amazing because (Taylor) was a girl with big curly hair and bracelets and cowboy boots. And I was definitely promising. , and we just clicked.”
October 2009: Selena opens up about her friendship with Taylor
A year after they became friends, Selena spoke about their deep friendship in an interview with the publication Magazine “Seventeen”. “Every problem I’ve ever had is curable by Taylor Swift,” Selena said. “If I ever have a problem, Taylor has walked me through it because she’s older than me and gives the most thoughtful answers. And what I love about Taylor is that she believes in the whole love story, Prince Charming and soulmates. Thanks to her, I did not lose faith. We literally talk every day.”
This is cute for several reasons. Firstly, we all have that best friend, and secondly, many of us often turn to Taylor’s music to cope with heartbreak. It’s nice to know that Selena combines both in one person.
November 2011: Selena makes a surprise appearance on the Speak Now tour.
If you’ve ever been to a Taylor Swift concert, you know it’s a magical experience. On November 22, 2011, attendees of her show at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of her Speak Now tour saw Selena perform a surprise performance. She performed her hit “Who Says” and it was a moment fans will never forget.
August 2013: Taylor and Selena attend the VMAs together.
The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards drew controversy for Miley Cyrus’ racy performance of “We Can’t Stop,” but we remember it for the perfect showcase of Taylor and Selena’s friendship. We love how Taylor is the first person Selena hugged when she accepted the award for Best Pop Video for her hit single “Come and Get It,” and how they both reacted to NSYNC’s surprise reunion (which happened again ten years later). it was as delightful as it was relatable.
May 2015: “Bad Blood” music video
While every Taylor Swift music video is amazing, “Bad Blood” is undoubtedly the most iconic. From the storyline to the cinematography to the endless celebrity cameos, it’s just as good now as it was back in 2015 when it was released. Most celebrities only appear for a few seconds, but Selena plays the role of the friend who betrayed Taylor (something we know she would never do in real life) that motivates her to start an army.
August 2015: Selena makes a surprise appearance on the 1989 tour.
Everyone who attended the 1989 tour remembers its surprise celebrity guest, but no one was as lucky as those who attended the August 26, 2015 concert in Los Angeles. Selena not only became a surprise guest, but also performed her hit “Good for You” for the audience.
In an Instagram post about the surprise performance, Selena wrote, “After almost 8 years of friendship, I just can’t wait to tell our kids that we DO get to perform together in front of thousands of insanely beautiful people. TWICE! I love you, Tay.”
February 2016: Taylor and Selena attended the Grammys together
At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, Taylor made history by becoming the first female artist to win the coveted Album of the Year award twice (she won it for the third time in 2021 for Folklore). Selena was by Taylor’s side throughout the evening and proudly greeted her best friend in the crowd during her signature speech, in which she acknowledged her success after Kanye West insisted he “made her famous.”
In part, Taylor said, “I want to say to all young women: There will be people along the way who will try to undermine your success or take credit for your achievements. is yours achievements or is yours hungry, but… someday, when you get to where you are going, you will look around and know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there.”
May 2018: Selena appears on the Reputation Tour.
Selena made another surprise appearance at one of Taylor’s concerts during the Reputation tour. She surprised the Pasadena crowd by performing “Hands to Myself” and it was amazing.
After the show, Taylor took to Instagram to thank Selena. She wrote: “To the person I could call at any time of the day, who was there for me no matter what…you just KILLED IT tonight and everyone was so happy to see you. I love you and the 60,000 people at Rose. Bowl loved you too.”
January 2020: Taylor and Selena open up about their friendship
Both Taylor and Selena are known for keeping their personal lives private, so fans love it when they share intimate details. In an interview in 2020 WSJ MagazineSelena was asked about her friendship with Taylor. She said: “There’s so much about my friendship with Taylor that people don’t know because we don’t necessarily feel the need to post about everything we do. She showed up for me in a way I never expected. I came because I was in pain and worried about something. What happened to my family. Year after year and every moment of my life has proven that she is one of my best friends in the world. We don’t agree on everything, but we respect each other on everything.”
Taylor also chimed in: “There’s always been this quality of sisterhood, and I’m not talking about that mostly. From the moment I met her, I knew she would always be there. In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive the person who hurt her.”
Not only does it paint a picture of a beautiful and loving friendship, but it also reminds us of the deep friendships we have with girlfriends we’ve known since we were teenagers. There’s something beautiful and intimate about a friendship like this, and it’s nice to see two of our favorite celebrities sharing it together.
November 2021: Selena supports Taylor during SNL appearance
Promoting the release Red (Taylor’s version)Taylor performed a 10-minute version of “All Too Well” on Saturday Night Life. Not only did Selena attend the performance to support Taylor, but she also created a TikTok behind the scenes. Celebrities are just like us!
November 2022: Selena says Taylor is her only friend in the industry
Promoting your documentary My mind and meSelena sat down with rolling stone to discuss how she used to have a hard time making friends in the music industry, but is now content to only have Taylor as her friend. She said: “I never fit in with the cool group of girls who were celebrities. In fact, my only friend in the industry is Taylor, so I remember feeling like an outsider. I felt the presence of everyone around me living life to the fullest. … I was in this position and I was truly happy, but… was I? Do these materialistic things make me happy? I just didn’t like who I was because I didn’t know who I was.”
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: It’s so touching to see how much Selena and Taylor care about each other. While it’s heartbreaking to learn how much Selena has struggled, it goes to show that quality always trumps quantity in friendships.
April 2023: Selena attends the Eras Tour.
The Eras Tour dominated pop culture and social media throughout the spring and summer of 2023, so it made sense that Selena would be there to support her best friend. She attended the show in Arlington, Texas, with her younger sister Gracie and shared a photo on Instagram to commemorate the experience. She wrote: “Thank you, friend, for me and my sister taking you into your mystical, euphoric and special world. I’m proud to meet you! love you forever and always.”
September 2023: Selena and Taylor attend the VMAs together.
Ten years after Selena and Taylor fanatically reunited over NSYNC’s reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Selena and Taylor attended the awards ceremony to see them reunite once again. While they weren’t sitting together, they took a few photos together and both took home awards.
Final Thoughts
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are superstars in their own right, but we can’t help but fangirl over their seemingly sweet and genuine friendship as a couple. Hollywood is known to be extremely shallow and cutthroat, so the fact that these two remained friends for so long deserves recognition and celebration.
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