Selena Gomez revealed how she became ‘best friends’ with Taylor Swift

2023 Video Music Awards - Backstage NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift attend the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV) (John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV)

By Tory

August 07, 2025 at 10:13 am EDT

Ever wonder how Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift became besties? Selena Gomez opened up about what led the two to become quick friends!

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On the ‘Therapuss podcast’, hosted by Jake Shane, Selena shared that Taylor and her dated Nick and Joe around the same time. “We both didn’t know what we were doing. She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other.”

See the clip below:

Selena Gomez on how Taylor Swift and she met:

“Taylor and I dated the Jonas Brothers, I dated Nick and she dated Joe. We were like young. We didn’t know what we were doing. She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other.” pic.twitter.com/gs30G4pLM6
— Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) August 7, 2025

Their friendship is so wholesome! They’re going to be friends for life. After all, Taylor Swift’s reaction to Selena’s engagement proves they’re in in for the long haul.