Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have shared a long history of friendship, but these days, they seem to be spending less time together.
Insiders suggest that a significant factor in their reduced interactions is Gomez’s apparent reluctance to mingle with Swift’s high-profile circle of friends.
Celebrity Friend Circle
Swift, 34, is known for her impressive network of celebrity friends, which includes stars like Blake Lively, Lana Del Rey, Sophie Turner, Zoe Kravitz, Ice Spice, and Brittany Mahomes.
Gomez, 32, however, is rarely seen with this group during their public gatherings.
Swift has been busy with her Eras world tour, frequently appearing with her famous friends.
Meanwhile, Gomez has been noticeably absent, with their last public appearance together dating back to January.
Feeling Like an Outsider
According to a source who spoke to DailyMail.com, Gomez feels somewhat out of place in Swift’s circle.
“Selena feels like she has matured out of Taylor’s circle of friends,” the insider revealed.
“She has no desire to hang out with Blake, Ice Spice, Brittany, or really any of those girls.”
In February, Gomez hinted at her feelings of exclusion with a comment on an Instagram post featuring Swift’s Super Bowl box, leaving a sad emoji and a black heart.
Fans were also surprised when Gomez did not attend Swift’s Rhode Island party in August.
Tensions with Blake Lively
Reports suggest that there might be underlying tensions between Gomez and Blake Lively, who are not known to get along well.
Despite both being friends with Swift for years, they have never been photographed together at any of Swift’s events, including birthdays, Fourth of July parties, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Romance and Career Priorities
Both Gomez and Swift have been preoccupied with their personal lives recently.
Gomez has been in a relationship with musician Benny Blanco since Summer 2023, while Swift’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce began around the same time.
Their busy schedules and differing romantic interests have meant less opportunity for them to spend time together.
The insider pointed out, “They are each focused on their careers and their relationships.
Ultimately, they are both happy for each other that they are both in love at the same time.”
However, the lack of common ground between their boyfriends means that double dates are unlikely.
Busy Schedules
Blanco acknowledged in an interview with SiriusXM that the group had not made much effort to connect, despite having bumped into Swift at a restaurant recently.
For some fans, the absence of recent public appearances together—since their joint attendance at the 2024 Golden Globes—has been notable.
Friendship Remains Strong
Despite their busy schedules, sources insist that the friendship between Gomez and Swift remains strong.
“Life, in a good way, is the reason Taylor and Selena don’t hang out often anymore,” a source explained.
“Taylor is on the biggest tour ever and juggling that with seeing Travis.
Selena is busy with her show and her relationship with Benny.”
Another source added, “They talk all the time but just haven’t been in the same city at the same time for a while.”
The friendship is described as one where, despite the gaps in their meetings, they would easily reconnect if they were together.
Future Reunions?
Fans hoping for a reunion through their work might be disappointed, as Gomez fears Swift’s busy schedule might prevent her from making a cameo on “Only Murders in the Building.”
In an interview with E! News, Gomez joked about Swift’s busy schedule and expressed hope that Swift might eventually join the show, even if just for a brief appearance.
As for now, it seems that while their paths might not cross as frequently, the bond between Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift remains intact.