Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTVTaylor Swift and Sabrina CarpenterOur friendship has grown a lot over the years.
Before the two became close friends, Carpenter was a longtime Swift fan: Before she released songs like “Nunsense” and “Espresso,” Carpenter was posting covers of Swift songs like “Picture to Burn” and “White Horse” on his YouTube page.
Not only has Carpenter covered Swift’s songs, but he’s also attended several of Swift’s concerts, and the former Disney star finally got the chance to hang out with the Grammy winner backstage at Swift’s Reputation show.
“She had her cat with her,” Carpenter recalled of the first time he met Swift in a January 2024 interview. Who wears what“I have an older sister, so I felt like I had that kind of connection.”
After that first meeting, the two became close as Carpenter began to make a name for himself in the music industry. Eras Tour It has been announced that Carpenter herself will open for Swift on international dates in 2023.
Scroll through to see Swift and Carpenter’s friendship through the years.
2017
Carpenter has attended several of Swift’s shows over the years and was finally able to meet Swift.
November 2021
Four years later, Swift joined Carpenter. Red (Taylor version) The package will be released prior to the album’s release.
“Thank you blonde,” Carpenter wrote on her Instagram Story at the time. “Being 22 feels so different now.”

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images, dcpAugust 2022
The singers were photographed together at the 2022 VMA afterparty.
November 2022
Three months later, Swift and Carpenter attended the American Music Awards together.
February 2023
Swift and Carpenter were spotted together at the 2023 Grammy Awards after-party.
May 2023
Carpenter was spotted in Swift’s VIP tent. Eras Tour A show in Philadelphia.

Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift
Don Arnold/TAS24/Getty Images via TAS Rights ManagementJune 2023
Swift announced that Carpenter would accompany her on a South American tour. Eras Tour.
“I’m so excited to announce this!! Mexico, Argentina, Brazil: This year I’m bringing you The Eras Tour!” Swift wrote. X Our adorable angel princess @SabrinaAnnLynn will be appearing on all our shows then!”
After the news broke, Carpenter spoke about how meaningful it was for her to be given the opportunity, as she’s been a lifelong fan of Swift’s.
“Trying to figure this out but unfortunately I can’t. Can’t wait to join you on the ERAS tour in Latin America,” she wrote. “Thank you @taylorswift13 you’re number 1 :’) This is the biggest dream come true.”
September 2023
Carpenter and Swift posed together while attending the 2023 VMAs.
October 2023
The “Skin” singer accompanied Swift on her group trip to show her support. Travis Kelce The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the New York Jets.
December 2023
Carpenter was spotted attending Swift’s 34th birthday party in New York City.

Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift
Don Arnold/TAS24/Getty Images via TAS Rights ManagementFebruary 2024
Following the Latin American tour, Carpenter also performed with Swift in Australia. Eras TourWhile in town, Swift and Carpenter hung out at Australia Zoo.
During her first show in Sydney, Swift brought Carpenter in to perform a duet with her during an acoustic set after the singer had to cancel due to weather, singing a mash-up of “White Horse” and “Coney Island.”
March 2024
After Carpenter bandaged his leg, Erastour, She penned a thoughtful message to express her gratitude to Swift for the opportunity.
“I want to say the biggest thank you ever to Taylor,” she said with emotion. “I feel so blessed to have been able to witness the magic of this tour with you. There’s never been anyone like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and will cherish these Taybrina times (and all the times) forever 💞💞💞”
June 2024
After Carpenter gained attention at SKIMS, Kim Kardashian — campaign, the “Feathers” singer revealed that she has discussed the matter with Swift, given their checkered history together. The Kardashians Star.
“People want to believe you pay attention to every little thing, but that’s not the case because I’m always working,” she said. Rolling Stone“In that situation, I’ve talked to her about it very, very often and I love her very much and I’m rooting for her until the end, so it wasn’t weird for me. But I know people only say stuff like that because that’s all they have time for.”
July 2024
As Carpenter continues to dominate the Billboard charts with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Swift congratulated her friend on her success.
“Sabrina’s summer and may it last forever 😇,” Swift captioned Carpenter’s Instagram post.