The 2023 MTV VMAs, held on Tuesday, witnessed a star-studded gathering, with notable appearances by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, as well as Nicki Minaj and Shakira. Taylor Swift clinched the Best Pop Music Video award, celebrating the night by cheering for fellow artists like Shakira and Demi Lovato on stage and sharing heartwarming moments with BFF Selena Gomez, whom she supported as she received her award.
While Taylor and Selena arrived separately and were not seated together, they joined forces for photographs and enthusiastically backed each other as they graced the VMA stage for their individual victories. Selena Gomez and Rema secured the Best Afrobeats Video award for their collaboration “Calm Down,” with Taylor Swift cheering on her friend from the audience. In a touching video shared on a fan page, Taylor rallied those around her to stand and applaud as Selena received her award. Similarly, Selena was seen standing in support of Taylor during her acceptance speech, with a fan tweeting, “Selena Gomez praising her best friend Taylor Swift while she gives her speech is so cute.”
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s friendship traces back to 2008 when they were both romantically linked to Jonas Brothers members—Selena with Nick Jonas and Taylor with Joe Jonas. Throughout the years, their deep bond has been evident through interviews and social media expressions of affection.
