On the third episode of Friends Keep Secrets podcast by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez opened up about her long-time friendship with Taylor Swift and revealed that “Dorothea,” a song from Taylor’s evermore album, was written about her. The track tells the story of reminiscing about a childhood friend who eventually leaves to chase her dreams.
“Well, ‘Dorothea’ is about me, one of her songs. I feel like a lot of huge moments that were self-defining—from relationships to family to love to hate— all of it in between. We were figuring it out because I was 15 and she was 18 and we didn’t really know what was going on,” she shared on the podcast.
When evermore was released in 2020, Swifties had already begun speculating that the song referenced Selena and her friendship with Taylor. Now, Selena herself has confirmed the long-standing fan theory.
The revelation excited longtime fans who have followed the pair’s friendship for years. Swifties had previously pointed out that the song’s storyline about a friend leaving home for fame closely resembled Selena’s own rise in the entertainment industry. The nostalgic tone of “Dorothea” has since become one of the standout tracks from evermore, celebrated for its storytelling about loyalty and lasting friendships.
“When I listen to it, I am so impressed by how it’s eloquently put,” Selena said, expressing how much she admires Taylor’s songwriting and how deeply she connects with her music.
Selena and Taylor have been friends for nearly 17 years, with their friendship dating back to the late 2000s when they first met through the Jonas Brothers. Over the years, the two have supported each other through major milestones, including getting engaged around the same time.
Selena also revealed in the podcast that Taylor once wrote another song called “Family,” which was written over a decade ago but remains unreleased. According to Selena, Taylor told her that the song was also inspired by their story.
Their friendship is a testament that even in the fast-paced world of Hollywood, genuine connections can still last—and sometimes even inspire a song.
—by Jhezierae Alcantara, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern