Taylor Swift's Role in Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Wedding Revealed

As Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot on Sept. 27, her best friend Taylor Swift had a very special part to play in the Santa Barbara ceremony. 

By Olivia Evans Sep 30, 2025 12:51 PM
| Updated Sep 30, 2025 4:59 PM
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If you ever get tired of being known for who you know, you know, Taylor Swift will always know Selena Gomez

Indeed, “The Life of a Showgirl” singer made her friendship with the Only Murders in the Building star even more known at her Sept. 27 nuptials to Benny Blanco, where she, as well as pal Ed Sheeran, gave a speech to toast the happy couple, multiple outlets reported. 

Selena and Benny’s special day included a very star-studded list of friends such as Only Murders costars Martin Short, Steve Martin, Paul Rudd and Ashley Park

And while Taylor played a major role in Selena’s latest life milestone, the duo have supported each other through thick and thin since they became friends back in the late aughts, when Selena was dating Nick Jonas, while Taylor was dating Joe Jonas

“Everything was cute, we were young,” Selena reflected during an Aug. 6 appearance on Therapuss. “She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet.”

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Selena shared that her friendship with Taylor has seen each of them through the throws of romance.

“At that age we became best friends—bonded over the breakup, as girls do,” Selena recalled. “And then we just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after, and here we are now 16 years later.”

Fast-forward to Selena and Taylor not only taking on the world together, but with Selena happily married to the music producer and Taylor engaged to Travis Kelce. And of course, the Wizards of Waverly Place star is just as floored by Taylor’s happily ever after. As she wrote in an Instagram Story Aug. 27, “When bestie gets engaged.”

For Taylor, she’d meet up with Selena every Tuesday for a glass of wine for the rest of her life. 

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I knew from when I met her I would always have her back," Taylor told WSJ. Magazine in 2020. “In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive someone who hurts her.”

Keep reading for a deeper look into Taylor and Selena’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 KingHailee SteinfeldSarah HylandJoey KingHayley 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 the 2011 American Music Awards.

Cinderella Story

Taylena look adorable at the premiere of Another Cinderella Story in 2008.

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