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Selena Gomez Confirms Taylor Swift's 'Dorothea' Is About Their Friendship
The longtime friends open up about their 17-year bond and the personal songs Swift has written about Gomez.
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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In a podcast interview, Selena Gomez confirmed that Taylor Swift's song "Dorothea" from her 2020 album "Evermore" is about their longtime friendship. Gomez also revealed that Swift wrote another personal song titled "Family" about Gomez's dreams of acting and performing. The two friends have been close for over 17 years, supporting each other through personal and professional milestones.
Why it matters
The revelations about Swift's songs provide a rare glimpse into the private friendship between two of the biggest pop stars of the past decade. Fans are eager to learn more about the bond between Gomez and Swift, who have been open about their close relationship despite their busy careers.
The details
In the interview, Gomez confirmed that Swift's song "Dorothea" is about their friendship, with lyrics referring to Gomez's early career aspirations and Swift's support. Gomez also shared details about another unreleased song called "Family" that Swift wrote about Gomez's dreams of acting and performing, which have since come true. The two friends have been close since their teenage years and have continued to support each other through personal and professional milestones, including getting engaged around the same time in 2025.
- Gomez and Swift have been friends for over 17 years.
- Swift wrote the song "Family" about Gomez over a decade ago.
- Gomez and cohost Benny Blanco got married in September 2025.
- Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025.
The players
Selena Gomez
A 33-year-old pop star and actress who has been friends with Taylor Swift for over 17 years.
Taylor Swift
A 36-year-old singer-songwriter who has written several personal songs about her longtime friendship with Selena Gomez.
Benny Blanco
A music producer who married Selena Gomez in September 2025.
Travis Kelce
A professional football player who got engaged to Taylor Swift in August 2025.
What they’re saying
“I'm a big Taylor fan. I'm a stan for life, for sure.”
— Selena Gomez (Friends Keep Secrets* podcast)
“Dorothea' is about me.”
— Selena Gomez (Friends Keep Secrets* podcast)
“When I listen to it, I hear — I'm so impressed how it's so eloquently put.”
— Selena Gomez (Friends Keep Secrets* podcast)
“Back then, she was like, 'I just wrote this song about us and it was just our story.' I love it.”
— Selena Gomez (Friends Keep Secrets* podcast)
The takeaway
The revelations about Taylor Swift's personal songs for Selena Gomez showcase the depth of their longtime friendship, which has endured for over 17 years through personal and professional milestones. Fans are eager to learn more about the bond between these two pop superstars.
