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Taylor Swift's Star-Studded Squad: How Celebrities Formed a Bond with the Pop Sensation

Taylor Swift's Star-Studded Squad: How Celebrities Formed a Bond with the Pop Sensation
Published 2 years ago on Oct 02, 2023

Recently, she turned heads at a Kansas City Chiefs game by inviting an impressive lineup of her famous friends to support her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce. This star-studded gathering at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey had cameras panning to Taylor Swift a whopping 17 times during NBC's broadcast. While Swifties celebrated this sight, some diehard NFL fans were less impressed. Let's take a closer look at Taylor Swift's esteemed circle of friends and how these celebrity bonds were formed. 

You belong up here with me: Taylor Swift turned the latest Kansas City Chiefs game into a celeb spotting exercise as she invited a host of her A-list mates to cheer on her new boyfriend


Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds 

Although the exact date of their first meeting remains unclear, Taylor Swift, 33, revealed her friendship with "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively, 36, back in 2015. The two were spotted together at Warner Bros. Movie World theme park in Queensland during the Australian leg of Taylor's 1989 tour. At that time, Blake was already married to Ryan Reynolds, 46, and they had welcomed their first daughter, James. 

Fun down under: Taylor, 33, revealed she was friends with Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, 36, in 2015 when she shared a snap of the pair hanging out in Queensland

In September 2016, Blake and Ryan welcomed their second child, Inez, and nearly three years later, they secretly added a third daughter named Betty to their family. Taylor Swift had the honor of revealing Betty's name to the world through her song "Betty," featured on her eighth studio album, "Folklore." 

Interestingly, Taylor Swift had briefly dated Ryan Reynolds in 2008 when she was 18, but the relationship ended with a brief phone call. Despite the history, they've all made amends and enjoy a close friendship. 

Sophie Turner 

In an unexpected turn of events, Taylor Swift formed a friendship with British actress Sophie Turner, 27, in 2019. At that time, Sophie had just married Joe Jonas, her now ex-boyfriend. Their bonding moment took place on "The Graham Norton Show," where Sophie discussed her recent Vegas marriage to Joe, and Taylor talked about her new single, "Me!" 

In recent weeks, their friendship has grown stronger, with Taylor offering support to Sophie amid the turmoil surrounding her four-year marriage to Joe, which ended recently. A friend revealed that while Taylor wanted to be there for Sophie, she was also aware of the attention their friendship could garner, even coining the moniker "Saylor" to describe their bond. 

Double date: When Taylor met Blake she had been married to Ryan Reynolds (right) for three years and they'd welcomed their first daughter (Taylor is pictured with ex Tom Hiddleston) 

It's worth noting that Taylor Swift had briefly dated Joe Jonas in 2008, which led her to write several break-up songs about him. However, they have since reconciled. 

Sabrina Carpenter 

Disney star Sabrina Carpenter openly expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift when she began her singing career. She uploaded her very first YouTube video in 2009, covering Taylor's "Picture to Burn." In a 2020 interview with Apple Music, Sabrina revealed that Taylor's album "Folklore" inspired her own music. 

Sabrina recounted how Taylor Swift's statement about releasing music without overthinking it resonated with her. Taylor later invited Sabrina and other celebrities to celebrate the release of her album "Red (Taylor’s Version)" by sending them care packages. 

Meeting: Taylor became friends with Sophie Turner in 2019, who had then just wed with her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas after the ladies bonded while sharing a sofa on The Graham Norton show

Their friendship deepened, and Sabrina Carpenter's dream came true when Taylor selected her to open for her on the international leg of her "Eras" tour. 

Hugh Jackman 

While many assumed that Taylor Swift's connection to Hugh Jackman was through mutual friend Ryan Reynolds, their friendship dates back even further. They first met in 2014 when Taylor attended Hugh's Broadway play, "The River." After the show, Taylor visited Hugh backstage, and he posted a photo of their warm embrace on social media, sending Christmas wishes. 

Support: Taylor made Sabrina Carpenter's 'dreams come true' by choosing her to open for her on the international leg of her Eras tour (pictured at the 2022 American Music Awards)

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Recently, she turned heads at a Kansas City Chiefs game by inviting an impressive lineup of her famous friends to support her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce. This star-studded gathering at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey had cameras panning to Taylor Swift a whopping 17 times during NBC's broadcast. While Swifties celebrated this sight, some diehard NFL fans were less impressed. Let's take a closer look at Taylor Swift's esteemed circle of friends and how these celebrity bonds were formed. 

You belong up here with me: Taylor Swift turned the latest Kansas City Chiefs game into a celeb spotting exercise as she invited a host of her A-list mates to cheer on her new boyfriend


Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds 

Although the exact date of their first meeting remains unclear, Taylor Swift, 33, revealed her friendship with "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively, 36, back in 2015. The two were spotted together at Warner Bros. Movie World theme park in Queensland during the Australian leg of Taylor's 1989 tour. At that time, Blake was already married to Ryan Reynolds, 46, and they had welcomed their first daughter, James. 

Fun down under: Taylor, 33, revealed she was friends with Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, 36, in 2015 when she shared a snap of the pair hanging out in Queensland

In September 2016, Blake and Ryan welcomed their second child, Inez, and nearly three years later, they secretly added a third daughter named Betty to their family. Taylor Swift had the honor of revealing Betty's name to the world through her song "Betty," featured on her eighth studio album, "Folklore." 

Interestingly, Taylor Swift had briefly dated Ryan Reynolds in 2008 when she was 18, but the relationship ended with a brief phone call. Despite the history, they've all made amends and enjoy a close friendship. 

Sophie Turner 

In an unexpected turn of events, Taylor Swift formed a friendship with British actress Sophie Turner, 27, in 2019. At that time, Sophie had just married Joe Jonas, her now ex-boyfriend. Their bonding moment took place on "The Graham Norton Show," where Sophie discussed her recent Vegas marriage to Joe, and Taylor talked about her new single, "Me!" 

In recent weeks, their friendship has grown stronger, with Taylor offering support to Sophie amid the turmoil surrounding her four-year marriage to Joe, which ended recently. A friend revealed that while Taylor wanted to be there for Sophie, she was also aware of the attention their friendship could garner, even coining the moniker "Saylor" to describe their bond. 

Double date: When Taylor met Blake she had been married to Ryan Reynolds (right) for three years and they'd welcomed their first daughter (Taylor is pictured with ex Tom Hiddleston) 

It's worth noting that Taylor Swift had briefly dated Joe Jonas in 2008, which led her to write several break-up songs about him. However, they have since reconciled. 

Sabrina Carpenter 

Disney star Sabrina Carpenter openly expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift when she began her singing career. She uploaded her very first YouTube video in 2009, covering Taylor's "Picture to Burn." In a 2020 interview with Apple Music, Sabrina revealed that Taylor's album "Folklore" inspired her own music. 

Sabrina recounted how Taylor Swift's statement about releasing music without overthinking it resonated with her. Taylor later invited Sabrina and other celebrities to celebrate the release of her album "Red (Taylor’s Version)" by sending them care packages. 

Meeting: Taylor became friends with Sophie Turner in 2019, who had then just wed with her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas after the ladies bonded while sharing a sofa on The Graham Norton show

Their friendship deepened, and Sabrina Carpenter's dream came true when Taylor selected her to open for her on the international leg of her "Eras" tour. 

Hugh Jackman 

While many assumed that Taylor Swift's connection to Hugh Jackman was through mutual friend Ryan Reynolds, their friendship dates back even further. They first met in 2014 when Taylor attended Hugh's Broadway play, "The River." After the show, Taylor visited Hugh backstage, and he posted a photo of their warm embrace on social media, sending Christmas wishes. 

Support: Taylor made Sabrina Carpenter's 'dreams come true' by choosing her to open for her on the international leg of her Eras tour (pictured at the 2022 American Music Awards)

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