“Bestie goalss”: Fans react as Taylor Swift shows support for Selena Gomez’s ‘I Said I Love You First’ with her Instagram story

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have proved the fact that their friendship is as strong as ever countless times. On Friday, Swift posted about Gomez’s new song, I Said I Love You First, on her Instagram Stories and fans could really feel their love and admiration for each other.

The move immediately sent a wave on social media, with one fan calling it “bestie goalss,” a moniker that encapsulates the admiration Swifties and Selenators have for this iconic duo.

Fans Are Obsessed

The moment Swift’s post went up, social media exploded. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share their reactions, praising the sweet moment between the two stars.

"Queen supporting queen." - Wrote Ash on X.

"True bestie energy. You need to be a special one to get such a hype from fangirl Taylor. ‘I Said I Love You First'." - Wrote Words on X.

"Exciting times. The album “I Said I Love You First” bu Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco is epic. Taylor Swift supports the new album too." - Wrote Dr. Sharon on X.

"Now imagine how iconic it would be if these two collabed." - Wrote Eren on X.

"Remember when Selena Gomez stood for Taylor Swift, it's mutual." - Wrote Tayo on X.

"Two powerful women in music hyping each other up, we love it!" - Wrote Domiii on X.

Others noted how significant it was to see Swift publicly acknowledge Gomez’s work, as both artists have spoken about the importance of uplifting women in the music industry.

Friendship That Withstands the Test of Time

Swift and Gomez’s friendship has been a cornerstone of pop culture for more than 10 years, and their public affirmations of one another have always warmed hearts. Whether it’s supporting each other from the front row at their concerts, sharing touching birthday tributes, or just raving about one another in interviews, the two have always had each other’s backs.

Swift’s most recent move, posting Gomez’s song on her Instagram Story, was yet another reminder of how strong their friendship is.

Why is I Said I Love You First So Special?

Since its release, I Said I Love You First has already made waves, with fans praising Gomez for the emotional depth and vulnerability of the song. The results, chronicling her love story with producer Benny Blanco, are a balance of earnest balladry and up-tempo pop anthems.

Some lyrics are interpreted by many listeners as a reference to her romantic past, which adds a personal touch to the album.

Swift’s blessing adds to the momentum behind the album — exposing it to a wider swath of listeners and confirming the close bond between both artists and their fans.

More to Come?

All these years later, with Swift and Gomez remaining there for one another in major ways, many fans are wondering if the two could be due for a musical collaboration. Although the two have yet to release any song together, they’ve often hinted that it’s a possibility, and Swift’s most recent public show of support has rekindled those hopes.

Until then, fans can revel in the thrill of watching two of music’s biggest stars be each other’s biggest fans — as all best friends should.