Taylor Swift made a highly anticipated return to Instagram after a significant 100-day break, where she publicly expressed her enthusiasm for Selena Gomez’s latest album, titled “I Said I Love You First.” In her heartfelt post, Swift celebrated the collaborative effort between Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. This momentous occasion signifies Swift’s first social media engagement since December 2024. The album launch has reignited interest in Gomez and Blanco’s romantic journey following their recent engagement announcement.
Let’s delve into the details of Swift’s supportive post, the album’s exciting debut, and the context surrounding this talented couple’s musical partnership.
Taylor Swift Showcases Enthusiasm for Selena Gomez’s Album
On March 22, 2025, Taylor Swift broke her social media silence on Instagram to publicly endorse Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new album.
In her Instagram Story, Swift shared the album cover, expressing her excitement with the words, “@selenagomez & @bennyblanco I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH. OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD.” She also thoughtfully included a direct link to the album, encouraging her vast follower base to check it out and support her friends.
Swift’s last interaction on Instagram was recorded on December 11, 2024, shortly following the conclusion of her Eras Tour. Her return to social media coincided perfectly with the March 21 debut of “I Said I Love You First,” which marks Gomez’s fourth studio album and her inaugural collaboration with Blanco, who has now become her fiancé. The couple joyfully announced their engagement in December 2024.
In a show of mutual appreciation, Gomez shared Swift’s story on her own account, captioning it with “Love you, Tay.” The album features an impressive collection of 14 tracks and showcases collaborations with other prominent artists such as Charli XCX, Gracie Abrams, Julia Michaels, and Finneas. Notably, Blanco has previously collaborated with Gomez, co-writing her well-known tracks “Kill Em With Kindness” and “Single Soon.”
Blanco expressed his admiration for Gomez and the album through a heartfelt social media post, stating: “I may not be able to remember when we first met over 15 years ago, but I do remember our first kiss… saying you are my rock is an understatement… I LOVE YOU !!!” Gomez reciprocated the sentiment by saying, “These songs represent our past, present, and future… Thank you for pouring your unconditional love into creating this project with me.”
During a captivating interview on the Countdown To podcast, Gomez fondly recalled attending a party at Swift’s home, humorously mentioning, “Apparently, cool people don’t show up to parties on time.” Blanco chimed in, adding, “We’re the first people at every single party when I go with you.”
Blanco also confirmed on the popular show Hot Ones that it was Gomez who introduced him to Swift’s music, remarking, “I wasn’t like a true Swiftie until I was with [Gomez].”
