Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter’s bond has grown significantly over the years.
Before the two became the close friends they are today, Carpenter was an avid admirer of Swift’s work. Long before releasing hits like Nonsense and Espresso, Carpenter showcased her love for Swift’s music by posting YouTube covers of songs like Picture to Burn and White Horse.
Beyond covering Swift’s tracks, Carpenter also attended several of the pop icon’s concerts. Their first real-life interaction happened backstage at one of Swift’s Reputation tour shows, marking the beginning of their friendship.
“She had her cats with her,” Carpenter reminisced about their first meeting during a January 2024 interview with Who What Wear. “I have older sisters, so if anything, it felt like that type of a relationship.”
Taylor Swift’s Celebrity BFFs Through the Years
As Carpenter carved out her place in the music industry, their friendship deepened. After experiencing the Eras Tour as a fan in 2023, Carpenter was later announced as an opening act for Swift’s international tour dates.
Take a look back at key moments in Swift and Carpenter’s growing friendship over the years:
2017
After years of attending Swift’s concerts, Carpenter finally got the opportunity to meet her in person.
November 2021
Four years later, Swift sent Carpenter a special Red (Taylor’s Version) package ahead of the album’s release.
“Thank you, blondie,” Carpenter wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “Being 22 is hitting very different right now.”
August 2022
The two were spotted together at a 2022 VMA after-party, posing for a photo.
November 2022
Just three months later, both Swift and Carpenter attended the American Music Awards.
February 2023
The pair were seen spending time together at the 2023 Grammys after-party.
May 2023
Carpenter was spotted in the VIP section at Swift’s Eras Tour show in Philadelphia.
June 2023
Swift announced that Carpenter would be joining her on the South American leg of the Eras Tour.
“Really thrilled to tell you this!! Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil: We are bringing The Eras Tour to you this year!” Swift shared via X at the time. “Sweet angel princess @SabrinaAnnLynn will be joining us on all of the shows!”
Following the announcement, Carpenter expressed her excitement, reflecting on how much it meant to her as a lifelong Swift fan.
“Trying to process this, but alas, I shant. CANT WAIT TO JOIN THE ERAS TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA,” she wrote. “Thank u @taylorswift13 u the 1 :’) this is the dreamiest dream come true.”
September 2023
The two reunited at the 2023 VMAs, posing for a picture together.
October 2023
Carpenter joined Swift and her friends in cheering on Travis Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets game.
December 2023
The Feather singer was in attendance at Swift’s 34th birthday celebration in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Sabrina CarpenterFebruary 2024
Following the South American tour dates, Carpenter was also invited to open for Swift during the Australian leg of the Eras Tour. While in Australia, the two took time to visit the Australia Zoo.
During the first Sydney concert, Carpenter, who had to cancel her set due to weather conditions, joined Swift for a surprise duet during the acoustic section. Together, they performed a mashup of White Horse and Coney Island.
March 2024
After wrapping up her time on The Eras Tour, Carpenter penned a heartfelt tribute to Swift, expressing her gratitude.
“And the most thank-you’s I’ve ever thank-you’d to Taylor,” she gushed. “I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour. There is truly no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and I will cherish this Taybrina era (and all the eras) till the end of time”
June 2024
After Carpenter stirred conversation with her participation in a SKIMS campaign—owned by Kim Kardashian, with whom Swift has a well-documented feud—the singer addressed the situation.
“As much as people want to believe you’re tuned into every little thing, I’m not because I’m constantly working,” she shared in an interview with Rolling Stone.
“In that scenario, I’ve been very, very communicative with [Taylor] about that situation, and I just love her so much and support her till the end. So it was no weirdness for me, but I know people will just say things because that’s all they have time to do.”
July 2024
As Carpenter’s hits Espresso and Please Please Please dominated the Billboard charts, Swift took to Instagram to celebrate her friend’s success.
“Summer of Sabrina and may it continue forever,” Swift commented on Carpenter’s post.
August 2024
Carpenter spoke about her deep bond with Swift and the admiration she has for her dedication.
“Well, Taylor is a rock star! She’s just such a gangster with all of it. No matter what people are saying, everything that I’ve ever seen her tackle, she’s done so with grace,” Carpenter said in an interview with Variety.
Addressing speculation that she needs Swift’s approval for her career moves, Carpenter clarified:
“The posts about me having to ‘ask for her permission’ — no. She’s one of my best, best friends, and we grab dinner or text and catch up like you would with your best friend.”
She also emphasized how much she values Swift’s guidance.
“It’s so cool for me to get a perspective on this whole process from her and the community of artists that I feel I’m close to—to get advice from them on stuff that you can’t just ask the internet,” she explained.
“We’re always playing each other our [music], and whenever I start to think, ‘Maybe I’ll get on Twitter and say something about this,’ I’m always like, ‘Maybe I’ll write a song instead.’”
That same month, Swift publicly praised Carpenter’s new album, Short n’ Sweet.
“Short, Sweet, Has made an extraordinary album,” Swift wrote, sharing a link to stream the album on Instagram. “GO SUPPORT OUR GIRL!!”
February 2025
Swift proudly celebrated Carpenter’s milestone after she won her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. The longtime friends embraced in a heartfelt moment, solidifying how far their relationship has come.
