In the world of glitz and glamour, with every bond put in the spotlight, many marriages and relationships have crumbled under the pressure. However, one bond that continues to grow stronger and deeper is the friendship between Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. Their friendship has not only stood the test of time, but it has also defied the notion of industry jealousy.
Both Taylor and Selena are singers making pop music, however, there has been no competition between the two, only love and support. However, interestingly, this warm bond between the two was forged during a particularly painful time, when both were going through breakups. Now, as both Taylor and Selena have found their forever men, here’s a look at their friendship throughout the years.
How did Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift become friends?
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have one of the longest surviving friendships in the pop music industry, which sees a lot of competition among musicians. Hence, people have always been curious about how Selena and Taylor forged such a strong bond. And the answer is that they shared their pain over their break-ups, and as a result have stood by each other for sixteen years.
In the podcast Therapuss With Jake Shane, Selena revealed that she used to date Nick Jonas in 2008, when she was fifteen. Meanwhile, Taylor was in a relationship with his older brother, Joe Jonas, at the age of eighteen. Selena stated that she met the ‘crazy curly’ version of Taylor with cowboy boots and her hands covered in bracelets. As both of them went through breakups from the Jonas brothers at the same time, the two bonded over their heartbreaks and have been together ever since. From 2008 to 2025 and counting. Selena shared:
“Taylor Swift and I dated the Jonas Brothers. I dated Nick and she dated Joe. And everything was, it was cute, we were young. We all know and love each other now and it’s so cute. We don’t know what we were doing — She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet.”
Selena Gomez revealed that she relies on Taylor Swift for love advice
After their break-up from the Jonas Brothers in 2008, Taylor and Selena made many red carpet appearances together, with people noting their growing bond. In 2009, Selena Gomez revealed in an interview with Seventeen that all of her problems got ‘healed’ by Taylor Swift. Selena shared:
“If I ever I have an issue, Taylor has gone through it, because she’s older than me, and she gives the most thought-out answers. And what I love about Taylor is that she does believe in the whole love story and Prince Charming and soul mates. Because of her, I haven’t lost faith. We literally talk every day.”
Taylor Swift said she will never forgive anyone who hurts Selena Gomez
After their initial appearances together, Taylor and Selena have almost been joined at the hip. From family vacations and award shows to spending birthdays together, the best friends have been there to celebrate each milestone. But more important than that, they have also got each other’s back whenever one of them goes through a tough time. As per reports, during the years of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber’s on-and-off relationship, which was considered ‘toxic’ by many people, Taylor was always there for Selena. She shared with WSJ:
“She (Taylor) has showed up for me in ways that I would have never expected. Flown in because I was hurt and was going through something. Stuff that was going on with my family. It’s been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world. We don’t agree on everything, but we respect each other with everything.”
In the same interview, Taylor Swift stated that she has forgiven and moved forward from many people who have hurt her. However, the singer said that she could not forgive anyone who hurts Selena. Taylor stated:
“I knew from when I met her I would always have her back. In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive someone who hurts her.”
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s wedding plans: They have both found their happily ever afters
A friendship that began between two heartbroken teenage girls has now evolved into more than just a friendship. Taylor and Selena have called each other sisters numerous times. And now, after standing beside each other through many tough times and more heartbreaks, they have both found their dream men. Taylor is happily engaged to Travis Kelce. Meanwhile, Selena is all set to marry Benny Blanco with none other than Taylor as her Flower Girl.
From bonding over their breakups to now walking down the aisles in each other’s presence, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have come a long way in their friendship of nearly sixteen years. What are your thoughts on their bond? Let us know.
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