The music world was abuzz this week as Selena Gomez announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco. However, it was Taylor Swift’s heartwarming response that turned the occasion into a story of friendship goals and joyous celebrations.
Gomez, the 31-year-old Only Murders in the Building star, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the life-changing news with her 430 million followers. She posted a carousel of pictures, the first of which showcased a stunning diamond ring glimmering on her finger. Another image captured an intimate and romantic picnic setup, likely the very spot where Blanco popped the big question.
The Love You Like a Love Song singer, clearly brimming with happiness, followed up with a candid video in her Instagram Stories. In the clip, Gomez could be seen FaceTiming someone, visibly overwhelmed with joy, her hands trembling as she shared the milestone moment. Her elated expression said it all: this was a dream come true.
However, it was Taylor Swift’s comment that sent fans into a frenzy. Swift, who recently wrapped up the final North American leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver, quickly responded to her best friend’s announcement in the most Taylor way possible.
“Yes, I will be the flower girl,” the Lover crooner declared under Gomez’s post, a playful yet heartwarming confirmation of her role in the upcoming wedding. The statement struck a chord with fans who have long admired the pair’s decade-and-a-half-long friendship.
Swift and Gomez’s bond is a story of its own. The two pop icons first crossed paths back in 2008 when they were, interestingly enough, dating two different Jonas brothers. What started as a chance encounter quickly blossomed into one of Hollywood’s most cherished friendships. Over the years, they have celebrated each other’s highs, comforted each other through life’s lows, and consistently cheered one another on.
Whether it’s Gomez attending Swift’s Reputation tour or Swift gushing about Gomez’s raw talent, the duo has always supported each other publicly and privately. Their friendship serves as a testament to loyalty and love in an industry often defined by fleeting connections.
Gomez and Blanco, 36, have reportedly been together for nearly a year, though the pair kept their relationship relatively private until recent months. Blanco, known for producing hits for artists like Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, clearly planned a proposal as intimate as it was heartfelt, judging by the romantic picnic setting Gomez shared.
For Swifties and Selenators alike, this wedding is already shaping up to be the event of the year—and having Taylor Swift as the flower girl only adds to the charm. Social media lit up with excitement as fans imagined Swift, known for her ethereal aesthetic and floral dresses, walking down the aisle tossing petals with her signature poise and playfulness.
While no details about the wedding date or location have been shared yet, one thing is for sure: it’s going to be a star-studded celebration filled with love, laughter, and music—all the elements that define both Gomez and Swift.
As fans eagerly await more updates, one can’t help but admire the way Swift and Gomez continue to show up for each other’s milestones. Whether on stage, on social media, or in life’s most intimate moments, these two remind us that the best love stories sometimes come from friendship.
And as Taylor Swift so fittingly put it: Yes, she will be the flower girl—and we wouldn’t want it any other way.