At the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were seen sharing sweet moments of their long-time friendship. The two stars shared a warm embrace and cheered each other on from the crowd as they both won awards. Selena won Best Afrobeats Video for her collaboration with Rema while Taylor took home four wins for Anti-Hero. During Selena’s acceptance speech, Taylor enthusiastically supported her friend by standing up and encouraging others to do the same. Likewise, when Taylor gave her first acceptance speech, Selena stood up in a show of respect while others remained seated.
BFFs Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were spotted having adorable bonding moments during their attendance at the MTV Video Music Awards held in New Jersey on Tuesday.
Lovely: Taylor Swift, known for her popular song “Bad Blood”, and Steve Martin’s co-star in “Only Murders in the Building”, Selena Gomez, have been close friends for a while. They were recently spotted at an event warmly embracing each other.
As the event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, Taylor flashed a grin while giving Selena a warm embrace.
After a period of absence, the two friends were spotted together in public again. Their friendship dates back to 2008, when they were both seeing members of the Jonas Brothers – Taylor was with Joe and Selena was with Nick. During a KIIS FM UK interview in 2017, Selena praised her friendship with Taylor as “the best thing we got out of those relationships.” They both looked stunning at a high-profile event, with Selena donning a red Oscar de la Renta dress featuring a floral pattern, fringe, and nude under layer. The halter-neck gown tapered into a vine-like fringe at the bottom, matching perfectly with her strappy red heels. Meanwhile, Taylor glowed in a fitted black Versace gown complete with buttons across her torso, showcasing her toned legs. Taylor shared warm hugs with several industry friends, including Sabrina Carpenter and Nicki Minaj.
Close friends: The pair struck up a friendship back in 2008, during the time they were both romantically involved with the Jonas Brothers. Taylor was dating Joe, while Selena was in a relationship with Nick.
They were spotted together publicly for the first time in a long time, indicating that their friendship is still intact.
Fabulous: The star-studded event was graced by two stunning ladies. Selena made heads turn with her fabulous attire, a red Oscar de la Renta gown with a floral pattern, fringe, and nude under layer that perfectly complemented her plunging neckline.
Taylor showcased her beautifully toned legs in a figure-hugging black Versace dress that was adorned with buttons running down her midsection.
The awardees were announced with Swift receiving four wins for her track Anti-Hero, and Gomez taking home the prize for the Best Afrobeats Video through her joint effort with Rema on ‘Calm Down’.
They both supported each other enthusiastically from the audience while receiving their individual awards.
Charming: During the moment when Gomez was receiving her award, Swift was seen at the forefront, motivating those nearby to join in and applaud Selena by standing up.
During Taylor Swift’s first acceptance speech of the night, Selena Gomez was seen standing up as a gesture of respect for her friend, while others remained seated. Selena was also spotted socializing with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Sonyae Elise at the event. It was an incredible night for Swift as she won multiple awards in different categories. In her acceptance speech for Best Pop for Anti-Hero, Swift expressed her love for making pop music, pop music videos, and country music. She acknowledged that being able to experiment with different genres was all thanks to her fans who gave her the opportunity to do so. Swift was grateful for the challenge to make music that’s different from her previous works and thanked her fans for supporting her. She continued to win her second award for Song of the Year for Anti-Hero. In her second speech, she mentioned that she was fortunate to be able to write songs with one of her best friends, Jack Antonoff and that they would continue working together for years to come. Swift won her third award of the night for Best Direction for the video of Anti-Hero. She expressed gratitude towards her brilliant collaborators and acknowledged that directing was a team sport. Finally, Swift won her fourth award for Video of the Year for Anti-Hero.
Going around town: The singer gave out a few warm embraces to her fellow industry friends, such as Sabrina Carpenter.
Buddies: The pair was caught in a warm embrace while inside the venue.
As she received yet another award, the recipient also took a moment to embrace the host, Nicki Minaj. It was a heartwarming display of gratitude and admiration between two talented individuals.
Kudos to Nicki for extending her warm congratulations to the pop sensation on her well-deserved victory.
Hanging out: Taylor was seen hanging out with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in a photograph.
Getting ready for the camera: Additionally, she got together with Sonyae Elise to strike a pose during the occasion.
She expressed her disbelief and gratitude for winning the fan-voted award, emphasizing how much it meant to her. The memories created during the past year have been nothing short of exhilarating, and she feels like the adventure of a lifetime is only just beginning. The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with Nicki Minaj hosting for the second year in a row. This year’s ceremony was held on a Tuesday and aired live in over 150 countries, showcasing unforgettable performances, epic tributes, and appearances from the music industry’s biggest stars.
