Taylor Swift makes cameo in BFF Selena Gomez's birthday post: See the photo
Gomez, who turns 33 on July 22, reflected on her upcoming birthday in a lengthy Instagram post on July 20. "This past year has truly been the most beautiful year of my life, and I owe so much of that to all of you," Gomez wrote.
The carousel post included several photos from what appears to be a pre-birthday bash. The "Call Me When You Break Up" singer, who was decked out in a shimmery jumpsuit and feathered jacket, posed with several of her loved ones, including fiancé Benny Blanco and longtime pal Swift.
Gomez and Swift, whose friendship dates back to their teen pop stardom days in the late aughts, were seen playfully hamming it up for the camera as they posed against a balloon-filled backdrop.
"Thank you for your unwavering love and kindness," Gomez continued. "Whether you cheered me on from the sidelines, shared in my highs and lows, or simply offered a listening ear, you have made this year unforgettable. I am extremely humbled and insanely appreciative of all your love."
Some of Gomez's other celebrity friends chimed in with their own birthday wishes in the comments section. "The most love to the brightest soul ❤️," Lily Collins wrote, while fellow Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson gushed: "We love you 🤍"
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Gomez and Swift's friendship has the perfect harmony, personally and professionally.
During a March interview with iHeartRadio following the release of her album "I Said I Love You First," a joint album with Blanco, the Grammy-nominated songstress revealed she constantly seeks Swift's feedback on her music.
"You know with Taylor, I value her support and her opinion so much, because she's super honest," said Gomez, adding that the pop superstar will tell her which songs are "OK" and which are "knockouts."
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"I have always played her — off any of my albums — the top two I like to see what she thinks," she explained.
Recalling playing Swift her 2019 hit "Lose You to Love Me," she added: "She and her amazing mom started crying, and then I started crying, and it's very sweet."
Contributing: Bryan West, USA TODAY Network
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