Taylor Swift gave an emotional speech at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s September 27 wedding in Santa Barbara, turning the spotlight from glamour to heartfelt intimacy.
A source exclusively told Entertainment Tonight, Swift reflected on her and Gomez’s 17-year friendship, sharing inside jokes and personal memories in what was described as a “pretty long” and deeply personal toast.
Us Weekly reported exclusively that Swift spoke about seeing Gomez through heartbreaks over the years, recalling times she had been “on the floor crying” after failed relationships. She contrasted those struggles with the happiness Gomez has now found, telling guests it was “a best friend’s dream” to see her find someone like Benny.
The Daily Mail added further detail, noting the speech moved many to tears, including Gomez herself. Swift spoke about how she and Selena had always supported each other through professional and personal challenges, calling their bond more like sisters than friends.
She joked about her own engagement to Travis Kelce, saying Gomez had “beat her to the altar,” before praising Blanco as “the most perfect person” for Gomez and declaring, “It isn’t luck that they found each other, it’s love.”
Swift’s remarks, which touched on both personal memories and lighthearted moments, reflected the longevity of her friendship with Gomez and were widely described as a significant part of the celebration.
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