Taylor Swift returned to Instagram after a 100-day absence as she publicly supported Selena Gomez’s new album, “I Said I Love You First.” In her post, Swift praised the collaborative project between Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. This marks Swift’s first social media activity since December 2024. The album’s release has also sparked renewed interest in Gomez and Blanco’s relationship following their engagement.
Here’s what to know about Swift’s post, the album’s release, and the context surrounding the couple’s musical collaboration.
What did Taylor Swift post about Selena Gomez?
On March 22, 2025, Taylor Swift returned to Instagram after a 100-day hiatus to show support for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new album.
Sharing the album’s cover on her Instagram Story, Swift wrote, “@selenagomez & @bennyblanco I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH. OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD.” She also included a direct link to the album for her followers.
Swift’s last Instagram activity had been on December 11, 2024, shortly after the end of her Eras Tour. Her return coincided with the March 21 release of “I Said I Love You First,” Gomez’s fourth studio album and her first collaboration with Blanco, who is now her fiancé. The couple announced their engagement in December 2024.
Gomez reposted Swift’s story with the caption, “Love you, Tay.” The album contains 14 tracks and includes collaborations with Charli XCX, Gracie Abrams, Julia Michaels, and Finneas. Blanco is credited with co-writing two of Gomez’s past tracks, “Kill Em With Kindness” and “Single Soon.”
Blanco praised Gomez and the album in a social media post: “I may not b able to remember when we first met over 15 years ago but i do remember our first kiss… saying u r my rock is an understatement… I LOVE U !!!” Gomez posted: “These songs represent our past, present and future… Thank you for pouring your unconditional love into creating this project with me.”
During an interview on the Countdown To podcast, Gomez recalled attending a party at Swift’s home, saying, “Apparently, cool people don’t show up to parties on time.” Blanco added, “We’re the first people at every single party when I go with you.”
Blanco confirmed on Hot Ones that Gomez introduced him to Swift’s music, saying, “I wasn’t like a true Swiftie until I was with [Gomez].”
