Taylor Swift is a lover of best friend Selena Gomez’s music.
But that doesn’t mean the “Blank Space” singer holds back when giving her pal advice on music. And, according to Selena, that was the case when she was making her latest album, I Said I Love You First, with fiancé Benny Blanco.
“With Taylor, I value her opinion so much because she’s super honest,” Selena said during an interview with iHeardRadio March 27. “So, I always play her—on any of my albums—like the top two. I like to see what she says. And she’s done the same.”
Selena, 32, and Taylor, 35, have a way of voicing their opinions about the music that’s rooted in love.
“I would never be like, ‘That’s a terrible song,’ because she’s so freaking good,” Selena explained. “But she definitely will say, ‘That one’s okay. But I think that one’s good.’”
“It’s very helpful is what I’ll say,” the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place star added. “And I love people who are honest.
After all, it was Taylor’s feedback that made Selena fall in love with one of her past hits.
“And then there are knockouts,” she said. “When I played her ‘Lose You to Love Me’ before it came out, she and her amazing mom started to cry. And then I started to cry. It’s very sweet.”
Selena and Taylor—who have been friends since 2008—have not been shy when it comes to celebrating each other. In September, Selena gave an update on the status of their friendship—amid rumors of a rift—telling Vanity Fair in an interview, “She is really like a big sister to me.”
And the big sister energy was present when Taylor made a rare comment on Instagram celebrating Selena and Benny’s engagement news in December. Playfully callings dibs on her role in the wedding, the “Lavender Haze” singer wrote under the Dec. 11 announcement, “Yes I will be the flower girl.”
As for Selena and Benny, they have no problem returning the love and celebrating with Taylor—who has been in a relationship with Travis Kelce since 2023—even if that means being a little early.
“As a couple we went to Taylor’s party after some awards show,” Selena said on the March 19 episode of Spotify’s Countdown To series, joking their timely attendance “mortified” her at the time. “I don’t know, it was kind of cute. Apparently cool people don’t show up to parties on time.”
Being early to the party isn’t a problem with Benny, who added, “We’re the first people at every single party when I go with you.”
Keep reading to look back on Selena and Taylor’s friendship…
Summer Selfie
Selena shared this pic with her BFF days after they reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs.
Kisses
Taylor kisses her bestie.
VMAs Reunion
The two reunite at the 2023 event.
Fourth of July 2023
The pair celebrate Independence Day together with friends at Taylor’s party.
Independence Day Selfie
The two pose for a pic at Taylor’s 2023 party.
Selena Turns 30
Selena celebrates her 30th birthday with friends, including Taylor, 32.
Selena’s 30th Birthday
Selena writes on her Instagram, “30, nerdy and worthy.”
Selfie Sisters
“I’m grateful for those I surround myself with. And this woman right here happens to be one of my favorites. Love our tradition and I love you,” wrote the “Hands to Myself” singer in a sweet Instagram pic posted the day after their reputation show.
reputation Duet
Reuniting onstage for the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer’s Rose Bowl concert, the longtime besties serenade the crowd with Gomez’s hit “Hands to Myself.”
Sharing the Stage
They share a sweet moment onstage at Taylor’s reputation tour concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. in May 2018.
Grammys Dates
The two arrive at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
So Many Hugs!
The BFFs hug at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Power of Three
During the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iconic pair pose with “Starlight” singer Serayah.
Hugs!
The two embrace during the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
iHeartRadio BFFs
The “Bad Liar” singer gives her bestie a tight hug backstage of the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards. That night, Swift won four awards—Female Artist, Tour, Meme-able Moment and Album—and Gomez won TripleThreat.
1989 Tour Fun
The two perform onstage during Swift’s 1989 tour show in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, 2015.
VMAs Dates
They also hit up the 2015 MTV VMAs.
Camila’s Girl Group
“Happy birthday my nugget. #girlsnighttothefullest,” writes the “Wolves” singer on Instagram for Cabello’s special day.
Birthday Bash
In celebration of Camila Cabello‘s 18th birthday in 2015, the “Havana” singer surrounds herself with famous friends, including the “Delicate” pop star, the “Back to You” singer, Jaime King, Hailee Steinfeld, Sarah Hyland, Joey King, Hayley Williams and the Haim sisters.
More AMAs Love
The two hang out at the 2014 American Music Awards.
Mermaid Style
They know they both got it.
Met Gala Besties
The two hang out at the 2014 Met Gala, as seen in this Instagram video.
Back in the Day…
Taylena joins Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry at the 2011 American Music Awards.
Out of the Woods
Are they out of the woods yet? In a funny Instagram post, the besties pose in major greenery and joke about Swift’s 2016 hit.
Goofy Gals
At the 2011 American Music Awards, the stars have some fun and make their 3-D glasses and neon sticks look glamorous.
AMAs Love
The singers hang out at the2011 American Music Awards.
Cinderella Story
Taylena look adorable at the premiere of Another Cinderella Story in 2008.
