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How Selena Gomez Became BFFs With Taylor Swift After Bonding Over Jonas Brothers Breakups
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift's friendship began through shared teenage heartbreak after dating Jonas Brothers and has endured 16 years with mutual support in their careers.
- Selena Gomez appeared on the Therapuss podcast on August 6, 2025, to discuss how she became friends with Taylor Swift after meeting in 2008 while dating Jonas Brothers members.
- Gomez explained that their friendship began when they bonded over breakups with their famous exes—she dated Nick Jonas and Swift dated Joe Jonas—around the same time.
- Gomez recalled the first time Swift played her the song "Love Story" in a hotel room before its 2008 release, saying she instantly thought it was beautiful and a hit.
- Swift recently sent Gomez a homemade sourdough loaf for her 33rd birthday, a playful nod called a "loaf story," reflecting the lasting support between them over 16 years.
- Their friendship has endured all ups and downs, with Gomez noting they consider their connection the best thing from those relationships and continue to support each other openly.
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The actress revealed that her bond with the singer began after a painful moment in her life: her break-up with Nick Jonas
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As teens, the actress dated Nick Jonas while the singer was in a relationship with Joe Jonas. Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at the 2023 MTV Video Music AwardsSelena Gomez reflected on her longtime friendship with bestie Taylor Swift, which started after they dated two of the Jonas Brothers in their teens.The Wizards of Waverly Place star appeared on the Therapuss With Jake Shane podcast and shared the story of …
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