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Selena Gomez Brings the Sparkle (and Benny Blanco) to Taylor Swift's Wedding

The longtime bestie stepped out in a shimmering gold gown for the big day, capping off a 16-year friendship.

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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift
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When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot, who was there to make the whole place shimmer? Selena Gomez, of course. The singer and actress attended the couple's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to a report from E! News, and she brought her signature style—and her husband—along for the celebration.

For the occasion, Gomez, 33, donned a gold figure-hugging gown with intricate crystal detailing. She accessorized with Chopard diamond earrings and a statement ring, opting for an old-Hollywood hairdo and fresh-faced makeup. By her side was husband Benny Blanco, who wore a simple black tuxedo. Gomez's attendance was a full-circle moment for the longtime friends, whose bond famously began over a pair of Jonas brother breakups in the late 2000s.

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"She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet," Gomez shared during an appearance on Therapuss in August. "At that age we became best friends—bonded over the breakup, as girls do. And then we just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after, and here we are now 16 years later."

The wedding appearance underscores a friendship that has been publicly supportive for years. When Swift and Kelce, both 36, announced their engagement in August 2025, Gomez celebrated on her Instagram Stories, writing, "When bestie gets engaged." She later reshared a fan's post that juxtaposed Swift's 2009 message to her—"Real love still happens sometimes. It's not just something we make up when we're nine. I have to believe that. You do too."—with photos from their respective proposals, captioned "16 years later."

The feeling appears to be deeply mutual. In a past interview, Swift once said of Gomez, "I knew from when I met her I would always have her back," adding, "In my life, I have the ability to forgive people who have hurt me. But I don’t know if I can forgive someone who hurts her."

Gomez's role at the wedding comes as no surprise, given Swift played a "pivotal part" in Gomez's own wedding to Blanco on Sept. 27, making a speech during the reception. While the specific details of Swift and Kelce's ceremony remain private, Gomez's shimmering presence was a confirmed highlight, marking the latest chapter in one of Hollywood's most enduring friendships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?

The wedding was on July 3 in New York City.

Who did Selena Gomez bring to the wedding?

She attended with her husband, Benny Blanco.

How long have Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift been friends?

They have been friends for about 16 years, since the late 2000s.

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