"She's one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. She is very strong in her lane, and she gives great advice all the time," Gomez shared, adding that she considers her role in their friendship simply to be there as a friend. One piece of advice from Swift that Gomez says she will always remember is, "If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room." Gomez said that this quote has shaped how she approaches her work and relationships, inspiring her to surround herself with people who challenge and inspire her. "You just have to learn and not be afraid of all the things that you might lose out on," she added.
The two singers share a friendship that has lasted nearly two decades. They first met in 2008 when each was dating a member of the Jonas Brothers — Swift with Joe Jonas and Gomez with Nick Jonas. Over the years, their relationship has grown stronger, with both women publicly supporting each other's careers. Gomez even joined Swift on stage during her 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour.
In a 2025 episode of the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Gomez fondly recalled their early bond. "She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet," she said. "And then we just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after, and here we are now 16 years later."
Their friendship continues to thrive. In September, Swift celebrated Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift shared that she spoke about their journey since 2008 and expressed her joy at witnessing Gomez's happiness. She described the bride as "the most elegant, gorgeous vision" she had ever seen, showing just how deep their admiration and bond have remained through the years.
