“We Bonded Over Breakups”: Selena Opens Up About 16-Year Friendship with Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez on Bonding with Taylor Swift Over Teenage Heartbreak
In a candid interview on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Selena Gomez opened up about her long-standing friendship with Taylor Swift, revealing how their shared experiences dating the Jonas Brothers helped spark a lifelong bond.
“I dated Nick, and she dated Joe. That’s cute, we were young,” Gomez recalled.
“The best thing we got out of those relationships was each other.”
Gomez was 15, and Swift was 18 at the time — both navigating early fame and first love.
🎶 Taylor Swift Played ‘Love Story’ Before It Released
Selena also shared a touching memory: Taylor Swift played her the now-iconic track “Love Story” before its official release.
“It was one of the most beautiful songs I had ever heard,” Gomez said.
The song would go on to sell over 18 million copies worldwide, launching Swift further into global stardom.
🤝 16 Years of Unshakable Friendship
Their friendship didn’t just begin with teenage heartbreak — it evolved into one of the most beloved celebrity bonds:
- Gomez appeared in Swift’s Bad Blood music video (2014)
- Joined Swift on her Reputation Tour (2018)
- Called Swift her “big sister” on several occasions
- Celebrated birthdays and public milestones together
“We just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after. Here we are now, 16 years later,” Gomez said with pride.
🌟 Taylor Swift’s Support Through Highs and Lows
While Swift has earned 14 Grammy Awards, Gomez feels most grateful for their enduring bond.
“Taylor has seen me through everything — the good, the bad, the in-between,” she added.
Their friendship has outlasted relationships, fame, and pressure — proving that true connection can come from the most unexpected places.
From teenage heartbreak to enduring sisterhood, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s friendship is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the best things come from the hardest moments. Their story shows how genuine connections can thrive despite fame, distance, and the spotlight, and continues to inspire millions of fans around the world.
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