For Taylor Swift, the life of a showgirl includes showing up for your best friends.
Indeed, “The Fate of Ophelia” attended longtime pal Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Sept. 27 wedding, just one week before of the release of her new album The Life of a Showgirl. And for Taylor, seeing her bestie in love on her special day meant the world.
"Selena was the most beautiful—not just the most beautiful bride—the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," Taylor said on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up Oct. 6. "[I'm] just so happy, and she deserves it so much. And you only wish that for people, you know?"
Taylor—who became friends with the Wizards of Waverly Place alum back when they dated Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas as teenagers—also noted how lucky she feels to be in love and witness her friends find love at the same time.
Case in point, that now-iconic 2023 Fourth of July group photo featuring Selena and some other then-single pals—captioned "Happy belated Independence Day from your local neighborhood independent girlies"—that Taylor posted just before the Kansas City concert that kick-started her romance with Travis Kelce.
And more than two years later, Taylor cannot believe how quickly their fate changed afterwards.
"I'm in this picture with a bunch of girls. A lot—not just me and Selena—a few of the other girls found their person right after that," the Grammy winner, who got engaged to Travis in August, explained. "Then I the next day go and play in Kansas City—not knowing that Travis was gonna come to the show."
"It's unreal," she continued. "So, I'm just thinking about how grateful I am that he exists. And also how happy I am for my friends when they find happiness."
That happiness goes both ways as Selena gushed over the "Opalite" singer—who also gave a speech at her wedding—and her major musical milestone by sharing a special glimpse at Taylor being by her side on her wedding.
"In honor of SHOWGIRL .. blessed to have you by my side almost 20 years later gator!" the Only Murders in the Building star captioned an Oct. 6 post, which features a clip of Taylor sitting by her side as she got ready for the big day, photos of them celebrating the milestone, and a screenshot of her phone playing Taylor's newest single. "I love you @taylorswift forever and always."
For more of Taylor and Selena's best BFF moments, read on.
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.