Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s Friendship Timeline

The pop singers first met through the Jonas Brothers and have been close friends ever since

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have an enduring friendship.

The pop singers first crossed paths when they were each dating a Jonas brother back in 2008 (Swift was seeing Joe Jonas while Gomez was linked to Nick Jonas) and they ended up becoming close pals as a result.

Over the years, the two have given us many glimpses of their close bond, including cheering each other on at award shows, celebrating big milestones together, and even working with each other on a few occasions.

Gomez has shared the stage with Swift during several of her tours and previously appeared in the singer’s “Bad Blood” music video.

Take a look back at Gomez and Swift’s sweetest friendship moments ahead.

August 2008: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez meet through the Jonas Brothers

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were first seen spending time together in August 2008 when they went out for dinner with Joe and Nick Jonas, whom they were dating at the time.

In a 2017 interview with KISS FM UK, Gomez reminisced about their early friendship, revealing, “We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical.” She described Swift as the girl with big curly hair, lots of bracelets, and cowboy boots, while she herself was an up-and-coming artist. Gomez joked, “It was the best thing we got out of those relationships,” referring to their friendship that blossomed during that time.

September 14, 2008: Taylor Swift supports Selena Gomez at Another Cinderella Story premiere

A month after hanging out together, Swift showed her support for Gomez at the premiere of her film Another Cinderella Story, marking their first of many red carpets together.

October 20, 2009: Selena Gomez says she turns to Taylor Swift for love advice

During an interview with Seventeen, Gomez named the “Love Story” singer as the friend she goes to for love advice. “Every single problem I ever have is healable by Taylor Swift!” she told the publication.

“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.”

January 5, 2011: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the People’s Choice Awards

Swift and Gomez won big at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards and were by each other’s side for it all. Backstage, the two posed with their trophies, with Gomez taking home favorite breakout artist and Swift winning favorite country artist.

February 27, 2011: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Swift and Gomez channeled Hollywood glamour as they attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in February 2011.

November 20, 2011: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez sit together at the American Music Awards

Later that year, Swift and Gomez lived it up at the American Music Awards, where they were spotted dancing along to the performances, and mingling with several celebrities, including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Gomez’s then-boyfriend Justin Bieber.

November 22, 2011: Selena Gomez makes a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Speak Now tour

Fans at Swift’s Madison Square Garden concert got a special treat as the singer brought out Gomez for a performance of her hit “Who Says.” That same night, Swift also shared the stage with James Taylor before posing with him and Gomez backstage.

July 23, 2013: Taylor Swift celebrates Selena Gomez’s 21st birthday

As Gomez rang in her 21st birthday, Swift shared a sweet note for her pal on Twitter. Alongside a photo of the pair posing alongside a mermaid statue, Swift wrote, “Happy 21st birthday to my friend, and the closest thing I’ve ever had to a sister, @selenagomez!!”

August 25, 2013: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the MTV Video Music Awards

The duo matched in striking navy gowns as they attended the MTV Video Music Awards. Swift could be seen giving Gomez a big hug after the “Come & Get It” singer took home best pop video, which was presented by One Direction.

May 6, 2014: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have fun at the Met Gala together

After attending the Met Gala in 2014, Gomez posted a cute video of her and Swift frolicking around the museum in their gorgeous gowns. “And during.. sometimes you wanna just be you with someone who knows all your secrets,” the singer captioned the clip.

October 27, 2014: Selena Gomez celebrates Taylor Swift’s 1989 release

Following the release of Swift’s 1989 album, Gomez showed her support on Instagram with a cute collage of photos capturing their longtime friendship. “From hotel room album listening parties, kitchen dance floor album listening parties to driving on the [porch], windows down album listening parties. -The best part is we were the only ones there. Each time,” she wrote. “So happy, honored and proud to know you and your diaries. @taylorswift #1989 BUY IT!!! -now I’ll listen live from drowning in my bed sheets.”

November 23, 2014: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the American Music Awards

At the American Music Awards, Taylor Swift received support from her famous friends in the audience. She was seen embracing Selena Gomez, Lorde, and Karlie Kloss as she accepted the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence.

During the event, Swift also demonstrated her support for Gomez by visibly emotional while Gomez performed her heartfelt ballad “The Heart Wants What It Wants” for the first time. Swift was seen clapping with tears in her eyes as Gomez finished her performance.

December 12, 2014: Selena Gomez celebrates Taylor Swift’s birthday

For Swift’s birthday in 2014, Gomez paid tribute with a special manicure, which showed two halves of a heart with their initials “S” and “T.” She captioned the cute photo, “I mean it’s my bff birthday weekend so…. @taylorswift #NYC @sweetbcreations for doin me up :)”

January 11, 2015: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the Golden Globes afterparty

Swift and Gomez hugged it out with Lorde as they attended HBO’s Golden Globes afterparty together in 2015.

March 8, 2015: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have a tea party

Swift and Gomez got all dolled up as they had a fun tea party with Ellie Goulding and the Haim sisters in L.A.

May 18, 2015: Selena Gomez appears in Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video

Swift and Gomez played friends-turned-enemies in the singer’s star-studded “Bad Blood” music video, which featured cameos from everyone from Zendaya to Kendrick Lamar.

August 26, 2015: Selena Gomez makes a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s 1989 tour

As Swift rocked the stage at the Staples Center in L.A., she was joined by Gomez for a special performance of the singer’s hit “Good For You.” The two sported coordinating black and white ensembles as they strutted down the stage together.

“After nearly 8 years of friendship, I just can’t wait to tell our kids we ACTUALLY got to perform in front of thousands of insanely beautiful people together. TWICE!” Gomez wrote on Instagram after the performance. “I love you Tay. #bestnightEVER #whatISlife”

August 30, 2015: Selena Gomez supports Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards

Selena Gomez stood by Taylor Swift’s side as she won the Video of the Year award at the MTV VMAs in 2015 for her popular music video “Bad Blood,” in which Gomez had a starring role. Prior to the ceremony, Swift walked the red carpet with her fellow music video co-stars, including Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, and others.

December 13, 2015: Selena Gomez celebrates Taylor Swift’s birthday

Gomez posted a cute throwback of her and Swift in honor of the singer’s birthday in 2015. She captioned the photo of them then and now: “I don’t know life without you Taylor. Happy birthday!”

February 15, 2016: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the Grammys

Swift and Gomez turned the 2016 Grammys into a girls’ night out as they hugged it out on the red carpet. Later that night, Swift made history as the first woman to win album of the year twice, as Gomez could be seen proudly cheering in the audience.

April 3, 2016: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez hug it out at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

The singers showed support for one another backstage after taking home big wins. Gomez was awarded biggest triple threat, while Swift took home the best tour award for her 1989 tour.

July 22, 2016: Taylor Swift pays tributes to Selena Gomez on her birthday

Swift took things way back as she paid tribute to Gomez on her birthday. Posting a throwback photo of them making a heart with their hands, Swift wrote, “Going through old pictures today, because @selenagomez just turned 24! I can’t imagine my life without you, Selena. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”

December 13, 2017: Selena Gomez celebrates Taylor Swift’s birthday

Selena Gomez took to Instagram in December to wish Taylor Swift a “happy birthday.” She shared a soundless video of them laughing together and expressed her gratitude for Swift’s ability to articulate thoughts that others may struggle to express. Gomez praised Swift for giving a voice to the world that is authentic and inspiring, highlighting the immense size of her heart and commending her for protecting it. She ended the message with “Love you @taylorswift.”

May 19, 2018: Selena Gomez makes a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Reputation tour

Selena Gomez surprised fans by making an appearance at Taylor Swift’s concert during her Reputation tour in Pasadena, California. They performed “Hands to Myself” together, delighting the audience.

After the performance, both stars expressed their excitement on Instagram. Swift praised Gomez for her stellar performance and their enduring friendship, while Gomez shared a cute backstage selfie of them together, expressing her gratitude for Swift’s presence in her life and their cherished tradition.

July 22, 2018: Taylor Swift sends Selena Gomez a cake for her birthday

Despite not being able to celebrate with Gomez in person, Swift made sure to send her friend a sweet treat for her birthday in 2018. Swift showed off a pink cake that read “GOMEZ OR GO HOME” and had a 26 drawn inside of a frosting heart on her Instagram story.

“Will I let distance stop me from celebrating my best friend’s bday?” Swift wrote on top of the image. “I MEAN I COULD BUT WHY WOULD I WANT 2.”

September 22, 2018: Selena Gomez calls Taylor Swift her “big sister”

During an Instagram Live video, Gomez responded to a fan asking how Swift was doing, saying, “Taylor’s awesome. I love her. She’s amazing.” She continued, “I talked to her today. She’s literally like my big sister, I tell her everything.”

Oct. 29, 2019: Selena Gomez says she always runs new music by Taylor Swift first

During a promotional interview on 103.5 KTU’s Carolina with Greg T. in the Morning, Selena Gomez revealed that Taylor Swift is the first person she shares her new music with. Gomez fondly recalled a moment when she showed Swift and her parents the music videos for “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look at Her Now,” describing it as a heartwarming experience.

Gomez emphasized that their mutual support is evident, mentioning that she is a “major fan” of Swift. She reminisced about Swift playing her the album Fearless before its release, noting that their friendship has flourished ever since. Gomez expressed gratitude for their journey and the opportunity for Swift to witness her growth as an artist.

January 8, 2020: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez open up about their friendship

In Gomez’s cover story with WSJ. Magazine, both stars opened up about their decade-long friendship. “There has always been this quality of sisterhood, and I don’t say that in a basic way,” Swift said of Gomez. “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.”

Gomez added that their friendship has strengthened as they’ve been there for each other for tough moments. ​​”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 said.

“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.”

August 21, 2020: Taylor Swift makes an appearance on Selena Gomez’s cooking show

Swift made a brief cameo on HBO Max’s Selena + Chef as Gomez FaceTimed her pal to brag about a cooking triumph.

“If you don’t send me the recipe we’re going to have words,” Swift joked about Gomez’s Korean barbeque Texas breakfast taco. “I want to be served that.”

November 14, 2021: Selena Gomez supports Taylor Swift at Saturday Night Live

As Swift performed the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” for the first time on SNL, she was joined by Gomez backstage. The pals even recorded a cute TikTok together, which later went viral on the social media platform.

July 23, 2022: Selena Gomez celebrates her birthday with Taylor Swift

Ahead of Gomez’s big 30th birthday party, Swift privately celebrated with the star over dinner. “30, nerdy and worthy,” the Only Murders in the Building star wrote alongside two photos of her and Swift sitting together at a table.

November 3, 2022: Selena Gomez says Taylor Swift is her only friend in the industry

During an interview with Rolling Stone before the release of her documentary “My Mind and Me,” Selena Gomez touched upon her struggles with making friends in the industry and her close bond with Taylor Swift. Gomez revealed that she never felt like she fit in with the “cool group of girls” who were celebrities, emphasizing that her only real friend in the industry is Swift. She reflected on feeling a sense of disconnect, observing others around her living what seemed like fulfilling lives while questioning her own happiness. Gomez pondered whether materialistic possessions brought her true happiness and admitted to grappling with her identity during that time.

November 4, 2022: Taylor Swift shows her support for Selena Gomez’s documentary

As Gomez released her Apple TV+ documentary, Swift demonstrated her support on her Instagram Story by sharing the trailer along with a heartfelt message: “So proud of you. Love you forever.” This gesture showcased Swift’s unwavering support for Gomez and her endeavors, emphasizing the depth of their friendship.

April 1, 2023: Selena Gomez attends Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour with her little sister

On April 1, Gomez showed her support for Swift at her Eras Tour in Arlington, Texas. The Only Murders in the Building actress sported a Folklore cardigan as she danced along to the show with her little sister Gracie, who was dressed in a purple outfit reminiscent of Swift’s Speak Now era. During Swift’s Red set, the “22” singer even gifted Gracie with her fedora hat, adding a special touch to their memorable evening together.

July 7, 2023: Taylor Swift shares a photo with Selena Gomez at her Fourth of July celebration

After dropping Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Swift shared photos from her Fourth of July party on Instagram, which included the Haim sisters and Gomez. “Happy belated Independence Day from your local neighborhood independent girlies,” she captioned a series of photos of the group, including cute polaroids of her and Gomez.

August 8, 2023: Selena Gomez attends Eras Tour with her sister

As Swift concluded the first leg of her Eras Tour with concerts in Los Angeles, Gomez was seen in the crowd with her sister Gracie. In a heartwarming video shared on her Instagram Story, Gomez could be seen singing along to Swift’s track “Lover” while embracing an emotional-looking Gracie in the audience.

August 26, 2023: Taylor Swift praises Selena Gomez’s new single “Single Soon”

Swift showed love for her best friend as Gomez released her upbeat new single, “Single Soon.” “When your bestie is the bestest,” Swift wrote on her Instagram Story as she reshared a reel originally posted by Gomez. “Will be dancing to this forever methinks,” Swift added.

September 12, 2023: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez hang out at the MTV VMAs

The pop singers put their sweet friendship on display as they attended the MTV VMAs. Though they didn’t sit together during the ceremony, they took a handful of photos together inside and were seen cheering for each other in the audience as they both took home awards.

November 18, 2023: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez grab dinner in N.Y.C.

Swift made a star-studded appearance with her friends in N.Y.C. as she had dinner at Bond St restaurant in November. The fun outing included Gomez, Sophie Turner, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne and Brittany Mahomes.

December 8, 2023: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend Ramy Youssef’s comedy show

After Gomez confirmed her relationship with producer Benny Blanco, the “Single Soon” singer was seen out in New York City with Swift as they attended Ramy Youssef’s comedy show. The event, which also featured Cara Delevingne, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Zoë Kravitz, donated 100% of its proceeds to support the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East through the American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA).).

January 7, 2023: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez hang out at the Golden Globes

Swift and Gomez showcased their close friendship at the 2024 Golden Globes, where they were both nominated for awards. Later in the evening, they were observed engaged in a lively conversation with Keleigh, the wife of Miles Teller, exchanging whispers and exchanging surprised expressions. The video quickly spread across social media as fans speculated on the topic of their discussion.