Taylor Swift’s ‘Controversial’ Comment On Selena Gomez’s Engagement Post Sparks Backlash And Jealousy Rumors

Innocent comment or hidden shade?

Jesse

• Published in News
• December 15, 2024

Friendships in Hollywood are rare treasures, but when it comes to Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, their bond is nothing short of iconic. For years, these two powerhouses have shared a sisterhood that fans lovingly call "Taylena." 

Way back when they stormed red carpets hand in hand and even publicly declared their unwavering support for each other, fans worldwide began rooting for them.Their relationship is one that has truly withstood the relentless glare of fame. 

So, when Selena Gomez recently announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, the internet eagerly awaited Taylor's reaction. And boy, did she deliver—just not in the way everyone expected.

Selena’s Instagram post announcing her engagement was nothing short of dreamy. A sparkling diamond ring, a heartfelt caption—"Forever begins now"—and a cheeky comment from Benny himself: "Hey wait… that’s my wife." Did someone say couple goals?

The comments section of Selena Gomez’s engagement announcement was practically a celebrity block party. 

Cardi B summed up the internet’s collective excitement with a flurry of shocked and heart emojis, exclaiming, “Waiiiiittt hold on!” Meanwhile, Gordon Ramsay couldn’t resist tying it back to his kitchen expertise, cheekily writing, “Congratulations to you both—it must be the cooking!”

However, it was Taylor’s playful remark that stirred the pot.

Selena’s red-hot news and Taylor’s golden reaction are stealing the spotlight.

So, what’s the controversial post, you say? “Yes I will be the flower girl,” Taylor wrote, in a cheeky nod to her closeness with Selena. While some fans thought it was the ultimate bestie move, others weren’t as impressed. They accused Taylor of making it “all about her.”

Love locked in with a sparkling ring! Selena and Benny giving us the ultimate engagement goals (and serious ring envy)

The Swift-Gomez friendship is no stranger to scrutiny, but this time, the backlash felt personal. Critics accused Taylor of overshadowing Selena’s moment with comments like, “Here comes Taylor making everything about her” and “I think Taylor Swift might be a bit jealous.” 

Others took a more extreme approach, labeling her behavior as a cry for attention.

Taylor’s flower girl comment might have landed poorly, but let’s not forget their unbeatable friendship glow-up

Love her or critique her, Taylor Swift always manages to keep the conversation buzzing

Still, Taylor’s defenders came to her aid. “Time for the girls to plan a wedding,” one fan wrote, while another declared, “Taylena is the best friendship in the music industry.”

Backlash, who? Fans rallied behind Selena and Taylor, crowning them the ultimate 'friendship goals.

For those who know the backstory of this iconic duo, the bond runs deeper than Instagram comments. The two first met in 2008 when they were both dating Jonas brothers—Taylor with Joe Jonas and Selena with Nick Jonas. Selena reflected on this in a 2017 interview with KISS FM UK, calling it “hysterical.”

If we’re being completely honest, ‘Taylena’ is everything we aspire to be

“We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical,” she said, laughing about the coincidence. “It was amazing because [Taylor] was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked.” She added with a smile, “It was the best thing we got out of those relationships.”

Selena once shared how Taylor had flown across the country to support her during difficult times, while Taylor described their relationship as a sisterhood that transcends public perception. “She’s one of my best friends in the world,” Selena told WSJ Magazine in 2020, solidifying their unshakable bond.

Critics were quick to call out Taylor for what they perceived as a classic case of main-character syndrome

On the flip side, supporters were quick to chime in because who wouldn’t want their best friend by their side on their special day?

Do you agree with this?

“Taylor Swift is so extra”

This commenter accused Taylor of being Jealous of Selena

As the internet debates Taylor’s flower-girl comment, one thing remains clear: true friendships like theirs don’t bend under the weight of public opinion. 

So, while the world speculates, Selena and Taylor are likely planning their next iconic moment—flower crown and all.

Jesse