Selena Gomez celebrated her best friend Taylor Swift’s birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Only Murders in the Building star shared a sweet photo on her story featuring Taylor, who turned 34, giving her a kiss on the cheek. The overlay text read, “Happy birthday to the goddess that is @TaylorSwift,” followed by “I love you.” Selena, who had been out with Taylor the night before, was smiling brightly in the photo, dressed in a stylish snakeskin coat, matching mini skirt, and black top.
In contrast, Taylor, who had held the iPhone camera with both hands while kissing Selena with her eyes closed, wore a cozy green sweater and a houndstooth-patterned mini skirt. The two friends, who have been close for over 15 years since dating Jonas Brothers members in 2008, had celebrated Taylor’s birthday with an early party on Tuesday night. They were seen with actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry, while Taylor seemed to skip the Time Magazine Person of the Year gala to enjoy a low-key evening with her friends.
Taylor had arrived in New York City earlier in the day after spending time with her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Despite being featured on the Time magazine cover, Taylor chose to prioritize a private celebration with her friends over the high-profile event. Recently, Selena has expressed concern about Taylor’s rapidly evolving relationship with Travis Kelce.
Meanwhile, Selena has been defending her new relationship with music producer Benny Blanco, amid fans’ criticism. Last Thursday, Gomez confirmed her six-month relationship with Blanco, calling him “my absolute everything” on Instagram. The post sparked a heated debate with fans who reminded her of past issues with Blanco, accusing him of mistreating her.