Selena Gomez Supports Ariana Grande at Santa Barbara Festival

Selena Gomez recently expressed heartfelt admiration and support for fellow pop stars Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift, emphasizing female solidarity in the entertainment industry. On May 23, 2025, Gomez shared Instagram Stories featuring a warm hug with Grande at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where both actresses had concurrent award cycles for their projects Wicked and Emilia Pérez. Gomez highlighted the importance of women supporting each other, captioning the clip with, "I’m reminded that women can always be supportive of each other," and expressing love for Grande. The two have developed a close friendship over the past year, including sitting together at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, exchanging congratulatory messages, and bonding over their shared experiences in the industry. Additionally, Gomez posted a clip of Taylor Swift’s 2021 Brit Awards speech, endorsing Swift’s message about overcoming skepticism and proving doubters wrong. Fans praised Gomez's public display of affection and encouragement, celebrating the positive example the stars set against media-driven rivalries.