After years of fan speculation, Selena Gomez has officially confirmed that Taylor Swift’s beloved Evermore track “dorothea” was written about her, revealing the heartfelt story behind the song during an appearance on her husband Benny Blanco’s podcast. The “Only Murders in the Building” star explained that the song perfectly captures their unique 17-year friendship, which began when
she was just 15 and Swift was 18, navigating fame and life together from the very beginning. “When I listen to it, I’m so impressed by how it’s eloquently put,” Gomez shared, noting how fans had correctly connected lyrics about “selling makeup and magazines” to her Rare Beauty empire, as well as references to “pageant schemes” that mirror her own childhood experiences. Beyond “dorothea,”
Gomez revealed Swift had written an unreleased song called “Family” over a decade ago that beautifully predicted both of their dreams—Gomez wanting to act and Swift aspiring to play stadiums—dreams that have since miraculously come true for both women.
The revelation comes at a particularly sweet moment in their parallel lives, as both are now engaged, with Gomez married to Benny Blanco and Swift engaged to Travis Kelce, making the confirmation of this musical tribute all the more meaningful for fans who have watched their friendship evolve over nearly two decades.
