Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have dazzled Tinseltown with their power couple moments, flaunting their other halves like nobody’s business. But beyond the frenzy around the A-list partnerships they have or had, their friendship has truly set the gold standard for celebrity BFFs. Although through thick and thin, the duo has weathered every storm while uplifting each other in the rat race for success, their rock-solid bond has been recently questioned, leaving many scratching their heads over rumors of a rift. 

While Swift is known for her fair share of drama, always maintaining her saintly composure like she is on a quest for enlightenment, this time it was Gomez who showed how to handle things with style and grace, and still put a bandaid on the rumor mill.

The Daily Mail recently had insiders whispering that Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have hit a salty phase lately, suggesting Gomez reportedly feels like the “outsider” among Swift’s other celeb friends. While the paparazzi have barely caught them together recently, contributing to the main fodder in the speculation, Gomez was not having any of that drama and set the record straight with Vanity Fair, calling Swift her “big sister” to admit how they spend days comparing notes over Vanderpump Rules.

Gomez spilled the beans about her love for female artists in the industry, including Billie Eilish—who has recently made headlines with some fan-fueled drama involving Swift—and Dua Lipa. Despite that, Swift remains Gomez’s ultimate music guru and go-to cheerleader whenever she seeks industry advice. The latter even shared that their chats often drift into industry talk, but they mostly dive into good old friend gossip. 

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Since Swift is also like a wise mentor helping Gomez navigate new industry relationships, losing out on the one bond she cherishes the most would be a fool’s errand—and Gomez was never one. But before burying those fleeting rumors, let us break down the lowdown.

According to a recent buzz-worthy report from the Daily Mail, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s sudden absence from the paparazzi’s lens is sparking rumors of a rift between the two. The gossip mill suggests Gomez feels she has outgrown Swift’s A-list social circle. With Swift’s famous friends like Blake Lively, Ice Spice, and Brittany Mahomes frequenting the spotlight, the insider capitalized on Gomez’s absence as a cue to highlight their failing friendship. 

Adding fuel to the fire was Gomez’s no-show at the star-studded Rhode Island bash in August, where her other friends were in attendance. However, thankfully, Gomez cleared the air, proving that while the industry can handle a fleeting ‘It’ couple, losing a treasured sisterhood is the real heartbreak she is not ready to take the blame for.

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