Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently addressed circulating rumors suggesting she was jealous of her longtime friend Selena Gomez during Gomez’s wedding to Benny Blanco.
The speculation arose from tabloid reports claiming Swift joked about Selena “beating her to the altar,” referencing Swift’s own recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce.
In an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift clarified that she did not mention her engagement during her wedding speech to Selena and made no comment about “beating” anyone to the altar. Her primary goal, she explained, was to keep the focus on Selena’s special day.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco in a star-studded Santa Barbara ceremony, with Taylor Swift among guests.
Swift described the wedding as absolutely beautiful and praised Selena as “the most beautiful bride.” She fondly recalled memories from their early years, including playful fashion choices back in 2008, but emphasized that she was there purely to celebrate her friend not to compete.
Her thoughtful approach to attending Selena Gomez’s wedding proves once again that sometimes, supporting your friends is the biggest statement of all.