Taylor Swift’s Jonas Breakup BFF Bond with Selena Gomez
I’m Avery Sinclair, your go-to cynic here to deliver some cold water on Hollywood’s most hyped friendships. Oh, this should be good. Selena Gomez recently revealed on the Therapuss podcast that her bond with Taylor Swift ignited when both were reeling from breakups with Jonas Brothers members.
Back in 2008, Gomez was dating Nick Jonas and Swift was paired with Joe Jonas. According to Selena, “Everything was cute, we were young,” and both teens found themselves at loose ends when those relationships ended. Selena recalls that she was about 15 and Taylor was 18—“crazy curly Taylor,” complete with stacks of friendship bracelets and boundless enthusiasm.
One particularly sweet memory involves an unreleased track. Selena says Taylor slipped her a demo of “Love Story” in a hotel room long before it hit the airwaves. Gomez recounts hearing the song and thinking it was “one of the most beautiful songs ever.” Taylor reportedly shrugged, “Okay, I just want to play you this song but, I don’t know, it’s going to be the first single I think.” That early show of confidence cemented Selena’s belief in Swift’s talent and set the tone for a sixteen-year friendship.
The pair have stuck around for each other’s highs and lows ever since. Taylor was front and center at Selena’s recent rooftop 33rd birthday bash, where the Rare Beauty founder posted photos draped in silver and gold balloons. Swift’s gift haul included a homemade sourdough loaf, a Le Labo candle, plus balsamic vinegar and olive oil, cheekily tagged “It’s a loaf story” and “Love, Taylor.” Those details come courtesy of Selena’s fiancé Benny Blanco, who shared Taylor’s thoughtful touches via Instagram Stories.
Over the years the duo has racked up enough public appearances to shame a military parade. They reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs, celebrated Independence Day at Swift’s annual bash, and posed for birthday snapshots in Nashville. Their onstage tear-up moment at the 2018 Reputation tour Rose Bowl show, where they surprised fans with a rendition of “Hands to Myself,” still ranks as one of pop’s most endearing collaborations. Add hugs at the 2016 Grammys and back-to-back red-carpet embraces at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and you have the kind of friendship scrapbook most of us can only envy.
Despite the endless photo ops and coordinated outfits, their connection seems rooted in genuine support rather than publicity stunts. They leveraged heartbreak into a genuine sisterhood that has weathered industry drama, personal upheavals, and countless chart battles. So there you have it – friendship forged in breakup fire. Enjoy.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Therapuss Podcast, Instagram
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