Selena Gomez Joins Hollywood in Celebrating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has quickly become the most talked-about celebrity news of the week, drawing warm congratulations from fans, friends, and A-list stars. Among the first to share her joy was Selena Gomez, Swift’s closest friend and longtime confidante.

On August 27, the Rare Beauty founder posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, captioning a dreamy engagement photo with, “When bestie gets engaged.” Gomez also re-shared a fan’s post imagining both women celebrating their engagements together, since she herself said “yes” to music producer Benny Blanco in 2024.

Their friendship, which began in their teenage years, has endured heartbreaks, career highs, and global fame. Selena even revealed recently that she first bonded with Taylor over their mutual ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas. Now, the two share an even deeper connection as they embark on the next chapter of their lives—marriage.

Jason Kelce Breaks the News

While Selena’s tribute melted fans’ hearts, the official confirmation came earlier from Travis Kelce’s brother, Jason. Speaking on their New Heights podcast, Jason said: “We felt it was necessary as a team here to send Travis and Taylor a giant congratulations for being engaged. Yeah, the proposal heard around the world.” His enthusiastic words spread quickly across social media, cementing the engagement as a cultural event.

Hollywood’s Unfiltered Reactions

Stars across Hollywood couldn’t hide their excitement. Reese Witherspoon admitted she was unable to focus after hearing the news. “Guys, we’re trying to concentrate and do work here, and Taylor got engaged and it’s just very exciting. Wait, now we’ve got to see the ring. Where’s the ring?” she laughed during a candid moment that perfectly captured the mood of Swifties worldwide.

Actors John Stamos and Josh Gad celebrated in their own way, lip-syncing to Swift’s 2008 hit “Love Story”—a playful tribute that reminded fans just how much her music has defined romantic milestones for a generation.

Athletes and Lifestyle Icons Join the Celebration

From the sports world, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany were quick to congratulate the couple. Brittany described Taylor and Travis as “two of the most genuine people,” reinforcing the authenticity of their high-profile romance.

Even lifestyle icons joined the excitement. Martha Stewart humorously offered her services as the “ultimate wedding planner,” while celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay dropped a cheeky congratulatory note referencing Taylor’s lyrics.

Meanwhile, fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who recently toured with Swift during The Eras Tour, reshared the engagement announcement on her Instagram story, surrounding it with love and heart emojis.

A Cultural Phenomenon

What began as a romance between one of music’s most powerful women and one of the NFL’s biggest stars has now transformed into a global spectacle. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is being celebrated not just as a personal milestone but as a moment of cultural unity—bringing together musicians, athletes, Hollywood icons, and millions of fans around the world.

With friends like Selena Gomez cheering her on, Hollywood’s most glamorous couple seems ready to begin their fairy-tale chapter, and the world is eagerly watching for what comes next.