Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez formed a strong friendship that has lasted more than a decade.
Swift and Gomez originally crossed paths in 2008 on a double date with Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas, respectively.
“We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical,” Gomez recalled during a 2017 radio interview. “It was amazing, because [Taylor] was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked.”
Neither Swift nor Gomez found lasting love with Joe or Nick, respectively, but they found a supportive best friend in each other. The two women frequently hype up one another’s career achievements and shut down any trolls or feuds that they may face.
Scroll down to relive Gomez and Swift’s sweetest friendship moments:
2023
"Thas my best frien — she a real bad," Gomez wrote, quoting Saweetie and Doja Cat's "Best Friend," alongside waterfront selfies of her and Swift via Instagram in September 2023, days after the VMAs.
2023
Swift and Gomez looked chic while wrapping their arms around each other at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Swift sported a black Versace gown featuring an asymmetrical neckline, while Gomez sparkled in a ruby Oscar de la Renta dress.
2023
The “Lose You to Love Me" songstress brought little sister Gracie to Swift’s Eras Tour in March — and the twosome sported their favorite respective Swiftie eras for the performance. Gomez dressed as Folklore for the event and Gracie — who was gifted a hat by the “All Too Well” artist during the show — rocked a purple Speak Now dress and ponytail.
“Thank you bestie for having me and my sissy transport into your mystical, euphoric and special world. Proud to know you! love you forever and always,” the Only Murders in the Building star penned via Instagram to her BFF, alongside photos from the night.
Several months later, Gomez dropped her first new song in two years, titled “Single Soon.” Swift, for her part, took to social media to praise the record.
“When [your] bestie is the bestest,” the Midnights singer wrote via her Instagram Story in August. “Will be dancing to this forever methinks.”
2022
Gomez discussed her friendship with Swift while reflecting on her time in Hollywood, telling Rolling Stone, "I never fit in with a cool group of girls that were celebrities. My only friend in the industry really is Taylor, so I remember feeling like I didn't belong. I felt the presence of everyone around me living full lives. I had this position, and I was really 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."
2020
The pair offered a glimpse at their decade-long friendship after choosing to remain more tight-lipped about their individual lives as they got older.
"There has always been this quality of sisterhood, and I don't say that in a basic way," Swift told WSJ. Magazine after her longtime BFF. "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."
Meanwhile, Gomez praised the Amsterdam star for being in her corner amid personal ups and downs.
"There's so much of my friendship with Taylor that people don't know about because we don't necessarily feel the need to post about everything we do," she explained. "She 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."
2019
According to Gomez, her close friend is the first person who hears her new music.
"When I got the videos [for 'Lose You to Love Me' and 'Look at Her Now'], I got to go and show her and her parents," she recalled during a radio interview. "And it was so cute because we all got on the couch and all the lights were turned down, and just seeing Andrea, her mom, and seeing Taylor react that way was one of the sweetest moments."
Gomez continued: "She played me Fearless before it came out. And I remember that feeling because ever since then, we have been best friends. And to see where I am and for her to see where I am is such a beautiful … it's just so great."
2017
"I'm glad you were born," the Spring Breakers star wrote alongside an Instagram video of her laughing with Swift. "You write all the thoughts some aren't able to articulate. (ME!) Thank you for giving a voice to this world that is authentic and inspiring. I wish some knew how big your heart actually is.. it's fierce, bold and freaking wild with light. I'm glad you protect that. Love you @taylorswift."