How did Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift become friends? Friendship timeline explored as the pop stars get pictured partying together

Selena Gomez just turned 33 and threw a party with her close friends, including pop star Taylor Swift and her soon-to-be husband, Benny Blanco. The celebration took place in Los Angeles the weekend before her July 22 birthday, showcasing once again how close Gomez and Swift are — they've been friends for over 16 years in the entertainment industry. Gomez kisses Blanco in one photo. In another, she poses with Swift in what seems to be a balloon pit.

Pictures from a rooftop party near the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel show Selena Gomez and Swift smiling with a group of friends. Gomez was dressed in a sparkly jumpsuit paired with a shaggy jacket, along with a necklace from the Brilliant Earth x Jane Goodall collection.

🚨| Taylor Swift at Selena Gomez’s 33rd birthday party!! pic.twitter.com/gkZNBKw4sr

— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) July 20, 2025

Timeline of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s friendship

Selena Gomez met Swift for the first time in 2008 when they were each dating members of the Jonas Brothers. Gomez was with Nick, while Swift was with Joe. That shared experience created a bond between them. Over the years, their friendship grew stronger as both of them became successful in their music careers.

By 2009, Gomez mentioned that Swift was someone she went to when she needed advice about her personal life. They often appeared together at events like award shows and performances. These public moments helped show just how real and lasting their friendship was.

Selena Gomez took the stage with Swift during her Speak Now tour in 2011, and later showed up in Swift's celebrity-packed "Bad Blood" music video. Their connection extended beyond music and events. Gomez once appeared on Swift’s HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, and both have continued to express mutual support in interviews and on social media.

Swift has described Gomez as someone she would always stand by, while Gomez has referred to Swift as a sister-like figure and one of her most trusted companions in the industry.

In the past few years, the two have shown up at important events together. Gomez mentioned in a 2022 Rolling Stone interview that Swift was her "only friend in the industry." She wanted to stress how close they are in a world where competition is everywhere. Their bond got attention again in 2024 when Gomez got engaged to music producer Benny Blanco. Reports claimed that Swift even offered to be the flower girl at their wedding.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have shared more than 10 years of experiences keeping a friendship that people notice a lot in pop culture.