At the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez showed off their adorable friendship with numerous heartwarming moments. Despite being longtime buddies, the duo hugged each other warmly and cheered each other on as they won awards. While Selena accepted her Best Afrobeats Video award for her collaboration with Rema, Taylor enthusiastically supported her from the front row, urging others to stand up and cheer for Selena. During Taylor’s first acceptance speech of the night, Selena showed her respect by standing up for her friend, standing out from the crowd who remained seated.
Friends Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift had an adorable time together at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, creating memories to cherish.
Taylor Swift, the popular singer behind the hit “Bad Blood,” and Steve Martin’s co-star in “Only Murders in the Building,” the talented 31-year-old actor, have been close friends for a long time. Recently, they were seen embracing each other warmly at an event.
Taylor grinned with delight as she gave Selena a warm hug within the confines of the Prudential Center located in Newark, where the event was being hosted.
After being away from the public eye for a while, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were spotted together. The two became friends back in 2008 when they were both dating the Jonas Brothers, with Taylor dating Joe and Selena with Nick. During a KIIS FM UK interview in 2017, Selena expressed that her friendship with Taylor was the best thing that came out of those relationships. Both women looked stunning at the star-studded event. Selena wore a plunging red Oscar de la Renta gown with a floral pattern, fringes, and a nude under layer. Her halter-neck dress had a vine-like fringe that looked amazing with her strappy red heels. Meanwhile, Taylor looked gorgeous in a form-fitting black Versace gown with buttons across her torso that showed off her toned legs. At the event, Taylor shared hugs with other industry pals such as Sabrina Carpenter and Nicki Minaj.
Close friends: The two ladies forged their friendship back in 2008 when they were still romantically linked with the Jonas Brothers; Taylor was in a relationship with Joe, while Selena was dating Nick.
They’re still tight: This marks the first time in a while that the squad has been spotted hanging out together in public.
Impressive: At the glitzy affair, both women dazzled with their outfits. Selena rocked a stunning Oscar de la Renta dress in red, featuring a plunging neckline, intricate floral designs, and fringe detailing, complemented by a nude under layer.
As for Taylor’s outfit, she opted for a black Versace dress that hugged her figure perfectly. The dress featured buttons all the way up her torso and showcased her toned legs.
Swift and Gomez emerged victorious at the awards ceremony with multiple wins under their belts. Swift secured four wins for her mesmerizing track titled Anti-Hero, whereas Gomez snagged the Best Afrobeats Video award for her collaborative work with Rema in the song Calm Down.
Encouraging one another: They supported each other by cheering from the audience when each received their own accolades.
Adorable: During the award ceremony, Gomez graciously received her honor while Swift was spotted in the front row, enthusiastically urging others to join her in giving a standing ovation for her friend.
During Swift’s first acceptance speech at the event, Selena was spotted standing up to show respect for her friend, while others remained seated. Selena was also seen socializing with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Sonyae Elise at the event. It was a remarkable and victorious night for Taylor Swift as she won multiple awards in different categories. Swift expressed her gratitude to her fans for giving her the liberty to explore different genres of music. She shared that making pop music is her passion, and she enjoys challenging herself to create different music from her previous works. In her second acceptance speech, Swift acknowledged her friend Jack Antonoff, whom she has been making music with since 1989, and promised to continue making music together until 2089. Swift also won an award for Best Direction for directing the music video of her hit track Anti-Hero. During her third acceptance speech, she thanked her team for their brilliant collaboration, emphasizing that being a director is a team sport. Winning her fourth award for Video of the Year for Anti-Hero was the icing on the cake for Taylor Swift’s triumphant night.
Going around: The female singer was seen giving hugs to several friends in the entertainment industry, including Sabrina Carpenter.
Buddies: The pair were caught in a warm embrace within the confines of the hall.
During the awards ceremony, the recipient of one of the numerous awards even embraced the famous host Nicki Minaj.
Kudos! Nicki extended her warmest congratulations to the renowned pop artist for clinching the victory.
Socializing: Taylor was caught on camera socializing with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Taking a stance: Additionally, she was spotted striking a pose alongside Sonyae Elise during the occasion.
She expressed her disbelief and gratitude, stating that being the recipient of a fan-voted award holds immense significance to her. The recent experiences she had were filled with joy and excitement, and it felt like an adventure of a lifetime.
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and were hosted by Nicki Minaj for the second year in a row. It was the first time the ceremony was held on a Tuesday, and it was broadcasted live in over 150 countries. The event featured remarkable performances, impressive tributes, and appearances from some of the music industry’s most prominent figures.
