Emily Pattinson Taylor Swift | Emily and Taylor Swift: The Best of Friends?

When it comes to celebrity and social media, it’s hard to avoid hearing about Emily and Taylor Swift these days. The two have been best friends since high school and have always been extremely active on social media. In fact, it was originally reported that the two were planning to move to London to continue their careers as pop stars. While such a move may have been a dream at one point, it’s clear that both women are thriving in their current roles. In the following, we’ll explore how their friendship has evolved over the years and whether or not they’re still as close as they were in high school.

From Best Friends to ‘Famous’ Friends

As the pair began their professional careers in pop music, they naturally found themselves in the spotlight. The first time they appeared on stage together was when they performed as guests on the season premiere of the American television show, Dancing with the Stars. Since then, the two have frequently been spotted on red carpets and onstage together and have even collaborated on songwriting and performing. Most notably, the two collaborated on the song “Miss Americana,” which was a #1 hit on the Billboard Top 100 back in 2014. This song became the theme for the Emmy-nominated documentary series, Miss Americana. Directed by Emily Mann and featuring appearances by Cher, Taylor Swift, and more, the series chronicled the women’s lives since their performance in that fateful year’s Billboard Music Awards. The series also followed the songwriters as they worked to develop Americana’s unique brand of country and blues influences into a fully-realized album. In the end, the wait for Americana was almost worth it. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 in March 2015 and has since gone on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time.

While it might be easy to assume that everyone in the limelight is best friends with everyone else, that isn’t always the case. As Emily and Taylor have risen as high as they have, they’ve found themselves on the opposite sides of the limelight more so than ever before. It’s only natural that as their professional and personal lives have become more and more public, their friendship would face some serious challenges. What’s more, as their prominence has grown, they’ve gained a wider audience than ever before and have been forced to navigate media appearances and press conferences alongside professional competitors. Needless to say, this couldn’t have been easier for either of them. As Taylor recently stated in an interview, “It was kind of weird at first, but now it’s just kind of normal to be best friends with someone that’s as famous as I am.”

While they might not always get the chance to be together due to their busy schedules, it’s clear that they still keep in close contact and that their friendship remains as strong as ever. It’s also worth noting that throughout all this time, they’ve never hidden the fact that they are indeed best friends and have never sought to portray their relationship to the public in any way.

The Evolution Of Their Friendship

Like many other famous friends, Emily and Taylor’s friendship has naturally evolved and changed as their relationship with the public has changed. Back in the day, they were just two girls from Swift County who shared a love for music and eventually became the best of friends. In fact, it was originally reported that the two were planning to move to London to continue their careers as pop stars. While such a move may have been a dream at one point, it’s clear that both women are thriving in their current roles.

As the girls got older, they naturally began to develop unique personalities, roles, and strategies for success. As Taylor commented in a 2015 Rolling Stone article, “We’re a very different pair of girls. When we were younger, we were very similar. It wasn’t until we started working that we saw the differences in our personalities. I definitely see myself as the more mature and stable one, while she’s the more fun-loving and free-spirited one.”

One of the first signs of the evolution of their friendship came in 2009, when Emily decided to embark on a solo career, embarking on a brand-new chapter in her life that would see her traveling around the world and performing in front of big audiences. Naturally, she decided to do this on her own terms and opted to release her music independently, a choice that both Taylor and her then-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn supported. At the time, Alwyn stated, “I’m really proud of her for being so independent and standing up for what she believes in. She’s a very brave young woman.”

In fact, this kind of support from Joe Alwyn would prove crucial in helping Emily secure the label deal that saw her independently release her debut album, Emily, in 2010. While this album was largely ignored by the public at the time, it proved to be a turning point in her career. The album’s title track became her first major hit, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Top 100 back in 2011. In 2012, she released her second album, Bloom, which included the singles “Something About Us” and “Famous,” both of which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Top 100. In 2013, she released both her third and fourth albums, All I Need and Wild Rose, independently as well and once again saw her song “Famous” reach #3 on the Billboard Top 100.

Taken together, these four albums form a body of work that has seen Emily achieve fame and fortune as a solo artist and songwriter. She’s since gone on to release several more solo albums and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Needless to say, being solo has changed the way we think about Emily and Taylor’s friendship, as it’s often featured in their performances and even seen as a source of pride for Taylor. As she noted in the 2011 Rolling Stone article, “I’ve always been driven and determined, and I think being successful as a woman in music is a great testament to that. It’s very empowering to see your best friend be happy for you and help you in whatever way they can.”

Why Are They Still Best Friends?

As the girls have evolved as people and their lives have taken on a completely different trajectory, their friendship has naturally followed suit. It’s clear that they still value and rely on their bond and frequently perform and tour together as a team. It even seems that their unique perspectives and strong personalities have strengthened their relationship, making them even closer than they were before.

Emily and Taylor have always been very open about their relationship. The two frequently comment on and share each other’s videos, documenting their travels, performances, and even their outfits and hauls. In fact, Emily even featured Taylor as a guest on her podcast, The Emily & Taylor Show, in which the two discussed their careers, influences, and much more. They also continue to be outspoken advocates for each other and other female musicians in the industry. In a 2015 interview with Billboard, Taylor stated, “I think one of the biggest problems in the industry is that you don’t hear a lot of females speaking out. And when you do, it’s usually about [their partner’s] business, not their own. So, for me, personally, I’ll always be standing up for other women in the industry. Even if it’s just one girl to another, I’ll always be there for her.”

Whether Or Not They’re Still As Close As They Were In High School

Another important thing to note about Emily and Taylor’s friendship is just how long it’s lasted. The two have been connected ever since they first met in a music class in their freshman year of high school. Since then, they’ve attended the same high school, been nominated for Grammys together, and collaborated on several songs. While they might not always get the chance to be together due to their busy schedules, it’s clear that they still keep in close contact and that their friendship remains as strong as ever.