Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have been friends for over 14 years. They first met in 2008, when they were both dating members of the Jonas Brothers (Swift was dating Joe Jonas, while Gomez was linked to Nick Jonas). They quickly bonded over their shared experiences in the music industry and their love of Taylor’s cat, Meredith. In an interview with Marie Claire, Selena Gomez said that she and Taylor Swift met during one of the Jonas Brothers’ concerts.” She also said that “we actually dated the Jonas brothers together! It was hysterical.”
The two friends have been through a lot together over the years. They’ve supported each other through breakups, health scares, and even feuds with other celebrities. Their friendship is one of the most genuine and supportive in the industry and we should all learn from it!

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift Friendship Timeline
Over the years, their friendship has only grown stronger. They’ve been there for each other through thick and thin, from breakups to health scares. They’ve also collaborated on music and appeared in each other’s music videos. Let’s see how their relationship has evolved through the years.
2008: Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift meet at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards. They are both dating members of the Jonas Brothers.
2009: Taylor Swift writes the song “Forever & Always” about her breakup with Joe Jonas. Some fans believe that the song is about Selena Gomez, as the two were also briefly linked at the time.
2010: Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift appear together at the MTV Video Music Awards. They perform a duet of Taylor’s song “You Belong With Me.”
2012: Taylor Swift writes the song “Bad Blood” about a feud with another female celebrity. Some fans believe that the song is about Katy Perry, but Taylor has never confirmed this. However, Selena Gomez has said that she is the “squad” member who inspired the song.
2015: Selena Gomez crashes Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour concert in Los Angeles. She joins Taylor on stage to perform “Good for You.”

2016: Selena Gomez takes a break from the spotlight to focus on her health. Taylor Swift is one of her biggest supporters during this time.
2017: Taylor Swift releases her album Reputation. The album features the song “Look What You Made Me Do,” which some fans believe is about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Selena Gomez has defended Taylor Swift on social media, saying that she is “a good person.”
2018: Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift reunite at the American Music Awards. They perform a duet of Taylor’s song “Shake It Off.”
2020: Selena Gomez releases her album Rare. The album features the song “Lose You to Love Me,” which some fans believe is about Justin Bieber. Taylor Swift has praised the song on social media, saying that it is “a masterpiece.”
2022: Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift celebrate the Fourth of July together. They post photos of themselves on social media, along with the caption “besties.”
2023: Selena Gomez attends BFF Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert with her younger sister Gracie at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
In an industry often marked by fleeting relationships and rivalries, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s friendship has been a consistent source of inspiration and positivity. Their journey from chance meeting to lifelong confidantes demonstrates the extraordinary power of authentic connection.

