Who says Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are on the outs?
Amid speculation that the longtime besties, who have not been seen together publicly in months, are no longer as close as they once were, the Only Murders in the Building star firmly put those rumors to rest.
As Selena told Vanity Fair in a profile published Sept. 9, “She is really like a big sister to me.”
The pair’s last public outing was at the Golden Globe Awards in January, where they set the Internet ablaze as cameras caught them whispering to one another.
Since then, the “Fortnight” singer—who dates Travis Kelce—has been spotted hanging out with other big-name besties including Blake Lively, Brittany Mahomes, Ice Spice and Lana Del Rey while on break from her Eras tour. Meanwhile Gomez, who struck up a romance with music producer Benny Blanco, has kept busy with Only Murders in the Building costar Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Still, the “Single Soon” singer’s remarks are sure to have Swifties and Selenators alike breathing a sigh of relief; after all, the pals have stuck by each other’s side through thick and thin going back as far as 2008, when they hit it off while both dating members of the Jonas Brothers. (Gomez dated Nick Jonas at roughly the same time as Swift was seeing lead singer Joe Jonas, a coincidence Gomez later called “hysterical.”)
And if it wasn’t already clear the pair are in it for the long haul, they’ve always spoken highly of one another. Back in 2014, the “Cruel Summer” singer told E! News their friendship was “the longest one I think either of us had.”
“When your life changes and you become thrust into this really strange whirlwind where what your life is is different from what other people think your life is,” Swift continued. “And your life is commented on and your life is written about and fictionalized and all that. Both of us have kind of stuck it out and hung in there through all the different changes we've gone through.”
Similarly, Gomez sang her bestie’s praises in a birthday tribute on Instagram back in December, calling the 14-time GRAMMY winner a “goddess.”
Read on to see some of the duo's best BFF moments over the years.
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 the 2011 American Music Awards.
Cinderella Story
Taylena look adorable at the premiere of Another Cinderella Story in 2008.