Selena Gomez’s fans speculate about possible discord in her friendship with Taylor Swift. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old singer left a poignant comment on a photo of Taylor and her friends at the Super Bowl last weekend.
The caption read, “@taylorswift with her friends at the Super Bowl.” The photo, shared by a Taylor fan page on Instagram, depicted Taylor, 34, alongside friends Blake Lively, Lana Del Rey, Ice Spice, and others, enjoying the game from their luxury suite.
In the comments, Selena posted a sad tearful emoji along with a black heart emoji. Fans were surprised to witness the expression of emotion from the “Wolves” hitmaker, indicating her feelings about not being part of the event with her friend.
“We wish you were there too queen,” one fan wrote.
“Omg Queen why the crying emoji,” another commented.
“This is wild,” said another shocked fan.
One follower shared a comforting message for Selena, writing,
“I’m sorry you missed out sell but I’m sure Taylor has something up her sleeve for the 2 of you. She is unpredictable. It’ll be OK. Hugs.”
Selena and Taylor’s friendship traces back to 2008 when they were each dating a Jonas brother. Taylor was with Joe, while Selena was with Nick, fostering a bond during that period.
Throughout the years, they’ve consistently supported each other. They’ve been seen together at awards shows, and Selena has even joined the “Love Story” singer on stage during her tours.
Selena also featured in Taylor’s “Bad Blood” music video, showcasing their collaborative spirit. The duo frequently posed for photos together, joyously commemorating each other’s milestones and achievements over the years.
“There has always been this quality of sisterhood, and I don’t say that in a basic way,” Taylor said of Selena in a 2020 interview with WSJ Magazine.
“I knew from when I met her I would always have her back. In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive someone who hurts her.”
In the same piece, Selena disclosed,
“There’s so much of my friendship with Taylor that people don’t know about because we don’t necessarily feel the need to post about everything we do.”
“She has shown up for me in ways that I would have never expected. I fell in because I was hurt and was going through something. Stuff that was going on with my family.
“It’s been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world. We don’t agree on everything, but we respect each other with everything.”
The last time the duo were pictured together was at the 2024 Golden Globes last month.
The two friends were seen engrossed in conversation with Miles Teller’s wife, Keleigh. The clip quickly went viral, capturing the trio seemingly engaged in gossip about a recent event. Fans speculated that they were discussing Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet.