THE RUNDOWNTaylor Swift attended Selena Gomez’s 33rd birthday party, making a rare appearance in photos Gomez posted to Instagram from the event.This marks the two friends’ first (known) appearance together since late May.Gomez has previously spoken about how much of their over 16-year friendship remains private.After spending most of this spring and summer out of the public eye, Taylor Swift briefly returned to the spotlight for a special celebration: her longtime close friend Selena Gomez’s 33rd birthday party.Gomez shared a photo of Swift with her at the event together on Instagram, offering a rare look into their over 16-year friendship that began back in 2008. They posed in a pile of balloons, with Gomez in a sparkly silver jumpsuit by Nadine Merabi with a Brilliant Earth x Jane Goodall diamond tennis necklace, and Swift in a black minidress with her hair down.View full post on InstagramInstagramSelena Gomez and Taylor Swift at Gomez’s 33rd birthday party.Gomez celebrated her birthday early; the star will turn 33 on Tuesday, July 22. She wrote of her celebration:As I prepare to celebrate my 33rd birthday, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought me here. This past year has truly been the most beautiful year of my life, and I owe so much of that to all of you.Thank you for your unwavering love and kindness. Whether you cheered me on from the sidelines, shared in my highs and lows, or simply offered a listening ear, you have made this year unforgettable. I am extremely humbled and insanely appreciative of all your love.As I step into this new year, I’m filled with excitement and hope for what’s to come. I look forward to sharing more moments with all of you, creating new memories, and continuing this beautiful journey together. MADLY LOVE YOU ALL 🥳Gomez also included photos of herself kissing her fiancé Benny Blanco. The music producer left a romantic comment on her post, writing, “mi amor.”Swift and Gomez last shared a look at their friendship in May when Gomez congratulated Swift on buying all the masters for her first six albums. The pair was last spotted having dinner together in New York on May 31.InstagramSelena Gomez’s reaction to Taylor Swift buying her masters.In 2020, Gomez spoke to WSJ magazine about how she keeps most of her friendship with Swift private. “There’s so much of my friendship with Taylor that people don’t know about because we don’t necessarily feel the need to post about everything we do,” she said. “She has showed up for me in ways that I would have never expected. Flown in because I was hurt and was going through something. Stuff that was going on with my family. It’s been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world. We don’t agree on everything, but we respect each other with everything.”