Overview

• On an August 7 episode of the Therapuss podcast, Selena Gomez revealed she first met Taylor Swift in 2008 while each was dating a member of the Jonas Brothers
• Gomez said they bonded over their respective breakups and have long called their friendship the best outcome of those teenage romances
• She recalled Swift playing her unreleased track “Love Story” in a hotel room, describing it as a formative moment in their early connection
• The pair have publicly supported each other through awards and personal milestones, and Swift is set to serve as flower girl at Gomez’s wedding to Benny Blanco
• More than 16 years later, their friendship continues to withstand life’s highs and lows, underpinning both stars’ personal and creative journeys