Taylor Swift was the first to confess her admiration for a song of Selena Gomez's. In an exclusive interview with iHeartRadio, Gomez opened up about sharing her latest musical endeavors with her long-time confidante, Taylor Swift. Emotion brimming, she recounted the poignant moment she previewed her 2019 smash hit, "Lose You to Love Me," to Swift and her mother, Andrea Swift, mere moments before its official debut. "When I played 'Lose You to Love Me' for them, just ahead of its release, both Taylor and her wonderful mother couldn't help but shed tears, and soon, I was crying too. It was such a heartwarming scene," Gomez reminisced. This poignant ode to self-love eventually featured prominently on her 2020 album, Rare.
The multifaceted artist further elaborated on why she holds Swift's input on her unreleased tunes in such high esteem. "I cherish her perspective immensely because she's incredibly honest. Her honesty is incredibly beneficial, and I have a deep appreciation for people who aren't afraid to speak their minds," Gomez shared.
Recently, Gomez collaborated with her fiancé, Benny Blanco, on an album titled I Said I Love You First. Upon its release, Swift showed her unwavering support by posting an enthusiastic shoutout on her Instagram Stories, exclaiming, "I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD."
Gomez and Swift's friendship dates back to the early 2000s, when both were nascent figures in the music industry. Their friendship began famously on a double date involving two members of the Jonas Brothers; Swift was then romancing Joe Jonas, while Gomez was with Nick Jonas.
After Blanco proposed to Gomez in December, Swift eagerly expressed her willingness to participate in their upcoming nuptials. "Yes, I'll be the flower girl," the pop sensation quipped in the comments section of the couple's Instagram announcement.
Released with much anticipation on Friday, March 21, 2025, I Said I Love You First marked a significant milestone in Gomez's musical journey.
