Taylor Swift may be facing mixed reactions for her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, but her longtime best friend Selena Gomez continues to show unwavering support.
The 35-year-old pop superstar sparked debate among fans, with some calling the album “bad art” or “unpolished,” while others praised its bold new direction. Gomez, 33, is among the fans who adore the album, even memorizing the lyrics.
On October 16, 2025, Gomez shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Posting a photo with a friend, she captioned it with lyrics from Swift’s song “Elizabeth Taylor”, writing, “Be my NY when Hollywood hates me.”
This isn’t the first time Gomez has publicly supported the album. She previously shared a screenshot of herself streaming “The Fate of Ophelia” from the same album in one of her Instagram carousels.
Fans quickly celebrated the enduring friendship between Swift and Gomez, which has lasted nearly 20 years. Comments poured in praising their bond:
• “What a precious, hard-to-come-by friendship, especially during times when hate is spreading,” one fan wrote.
• Another added, “The absolute sweetest friendship… or sisterhood! LOVE seeing you happy and surrounded by the best people. PS, obsessed with Taylor’s album too.”
• Others called them “the most iconic duo” and praised the way they support each other, calling it “queens supporting queens forever.”
Selena Gomez’s support highlights the strength of their friendship and brings positivity amid the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift’s album.