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The pop singers first met through the Jonas Brothers and have been close friends ever since.
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
Swift and Gomez were first spotted hanging out in August 2008 when they stepped out for dinner with Joe and Nick Jonas, whom they were respectively dating at the time.
“We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical,” Gomez told KISS FM UK in 2017. “It was amazing, because [Taylor] was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked,” Gomez said — before jokingly adding, “It was the best thing we got out of those relationships.”
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 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.