At the wedding of her best friend, Selena Gomez, to producer Benny Blanco held last Saturday at Sea Crest Nursery on the Santa Barbara Cliffside, Taylor Swift delivered a heartfelt speech that centered on their enduring friendship and Gomez’s journey to self-acceptance.
The main event was a star-studded affair, with guests including Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Key Points from the Speech
Swift’s speech highlighted the depth of her and Gomez’s bond:
- Shared Journey: Swift “talked about how she and Selena have both been through so much together both professionally and personally.”
- Heartbreak Support: She gushed over their “longstanding friendship,” noting that “whenever one of them had their hearts broken from failed relationships over the years, they were always there for each other.”
- Finding Love: Swift told guests that Gomez fell in love with Benny only after “she finally came to the realization that she was just fine with who she was and concentrated on being just her.”
- Ultimate Happiness: She went as far as to say that “In all the years she has known Selena, she has never seen her so happy,” hailing the couple as the “perfect pair.”
- Wholesome Sisterhood: Near the end, Swift affirmed she’d “always having Selena’s back and how they are sisters,” adding that while Gomez might see Swift as the “big sister,” she sees Gomez as having taught her so much.
- Self-Deprecating Humor: Swift also included lighthearted jokes, saying that Gomez “beat her to altar but at least they both have found the loves of their lives.”
