Taylor Swift's close bond with Selena Gomez detailed by Gomez herself
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, two of the most influential figures in the music industry, have a friendship that spans over 16 years, rooted in their shared experiences with the Jonas Brothers.
Their friendship began around 2008, during a time when both were dating members of the Jonas Brothers. Selena was in a relationship with Nick Jonas, while Taylor dated Joe Jonas. Although their romantic relationships with the Jonas Brothers ended relatively quickly, their friendship blossomed and has endured for nearly two decades.
One of the significant moments in their early friendship was when Selena was one of the first people to hear Taylor's then-unreleased song "Love Story." Taylor played the song for Selena in a hotel room, marking the beginning of their deep bond. At that time, Selena was about 15, and Taylor was 17 or 18, described by Selena as the “crazy curly Taylor” era with numerous bracelets stacked on her arms.
Their bond deepened as they supported each other through shared experiences of young heartbreak. They have often stated that the “best thing [they] got out of those relationships was each other.” Gomez and Swift became best friends by bonding over their breakups and have stayed close through many ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Taylor Swift has described their connection as a sisterhood, emphasizing her protective feelings toward Selena, saying she would always have her back. They have appeared publicly together many times, including attending premieres such as Selena’s Another Cinderella Story in 2008, cementing their image as lifelong friends.
Their friendship stands as a symbol of female empowerment, loyalty, and mutual support amid the pressures of fame. Both have spoken openly about the support their friendship provides, with Selena highlighting how Taylor gives thoughtful advice and how their relationship helps sustain faith in ideals like love and friendship.
In recent years, Selena Gomez has been engaged to songwriter and producer Benny Blanco, and together, they wrote Gomez's new album "I Said I Love You First," which was released in March 2025. Despite the passage of time and the changes in their personal lives, their friendship remains as strong as ever.
In a conversation on the podcast "Therapuss with Jake Shane," Selena Gomez reflected on their friendship, stating that it was "kind of sweet." The Jonas Brothers connection may have been the initial catalyst, but their friendship has grown into a deep, lasting sisterhood enriched by their shared history, creative collaboration, and personal support.
Celebrities Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, both influentials in pop-culture, have nurtured a strong bond over their shared experiences and mutual support, starting from their relationships with the Jonas Brothers in the realm of entertainment. Their friendship, often described as a sisterhood, continues to stand as a symbol of female empowerment and loyalty amid the pressures of fame.
