Over the past couple years, Taylor Swift has surrounded herself with plenty of awesome, famous female friends, but there’s something extra special about her relationship with Selena Gomez, who joined her at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April.
They have been close since their early days in the spotlight, regularly showing their love for each other during interviews and on social media. Back in 2009, Selena told Seventeen how much their friendship means to her, saying, “Every single problem I ever have is healable by Taylor Swift! If I ever I have an issue, Taylor has gone through it, because she’s older than me, and she gives the most thought-out answers We literally talk every day.” Years later, Selena gave an example of that Taylor wisdom when she appeared on The Talk in 2014, saying that Taylor once told her this gem: “‘Selena, if you’re the smartest person in the room, I think you’re going to be in the wrong room.'” Meanwhile, Taylor once called Selena “the closest thing” she’s ever had to a sister, and their Instagram feeds are full of sweet snaps. In honor of Best Friends Day, check out some of Taylor and Selena’s best BFF moments through the years.
1. When They Looked Like Princesses
Way back in 2008, the pair attended the premiere of Another Cinderella Story.
2. When They Showed Off Their Surprise Faces
Selena and Taylor linked up backstage at the People’s Choice Awards in January 2011.
3. When They Stunned at the 2011 American Music Awards
Coordinating metallic dresses? Done and done.
4. When They Made 3D Glasses Look Chic
These two.
5. When They Were All Smiles in the Crowd
The cute duo posed for a picture together at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
6. When Taylor Gushed Over Their Sisterhood
On Selena’s 21st birthday in July 2013, Taylor took to Twitter to wish Selena a happy birthday, writing, “Happy 21st birthday to my friend, and the closest thing I’ve ever had to a sister.
7. When They Whispered Like All BFFs Do
At the 2013 MTV VMAs, Taylor leaned over to Selena to whisper during the show — such a best-friend moment.
8. When Selena Gave Their Friendship the Sweetest Shout-Out
In October 2014, Selena made a collage of pictures with Taylor to congratulate her on the 1989 album release. On Instagram, she wrote, “From hotel room album listening parties, kitchen dance floor album listening parties to driving on the pch, windows down album listening parties. -The best part is we were the only ones there. Each time. So happy, honored and proud to know you and your diaries.
9. When They Were Superchic at the 2014 American Music Awards
Taylor took home the Dick Clark Award For Excellence that year.
10. When They Looked Straight Out of a Magazine
Selena’s comment? “She’s so fluffy.”
11. When They Killed It During Taylor’s 1989 Tour
Taylor invited Selena to join her on stage during her LA show in August 2015, and they shared the sweetest Instagrams after their big night. Selena wrote, “After nearly 8 years of friendship, I just can’t wait to tell our kids we ACTUALLY got to perform in front of thousands of insanely beautiful people together,” and Taylor said, “Sisterhood.”
12. When They Celebrated at the MTV Video Music Awards
When Taylor Swift won BIG at the MTV VMAs in 2015, Selena was on hand to celebrate.
13. When They Made a Stylish Pair at the Grammys
Taylor and Selena struck a pose together on the Grammys red carpet when they attended the show together in February 2016.
14. When They Hugged It Out at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
Following Taylor’s big win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April 2016, the ladies shared a sweet hug backstage.