Taylor Swift became one of this generation's most beloved and recognizable pop stars, especially after the success of her Eras Tour, which began in March 2023. The record-breaking tour, generated more than a billion dollars in revenue within the first nine months, according to a Rolling Stone Magazine report from December 2023. This made it the most lucrative concert tour in history.
Getting tickets to one of her Eras Tour shows is next to impossible as they are almost always sold out. However, that isn't an issue for Taylor's best friends who have known her for over 15 years, like actress Emma Stone. The La La Land star was seen attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on March 17, 2023.
"I've known her since we were 17 and 18, so she hooked me up, which was very nice 'cause I know those tickets are impossible to get," Stone told Vanity Fair.
Taylor Swift and Emma Stone are close friends and have been friends since 2008 when both of them were launching their respective careers. They have been seen together multiple times at events and award shows and have publicly praised each other on many occasions.
Timeline of Taylor Swift and Emma Stone's friendship explored
Taylor Swift and Emma Stone met each other for the first time in 2008 and kept in touch, leading to them developing a close bond and friendship. Swift has attended the premieres of Stone's films and also her Broadway debut with the show Cabaret. Meanwhile, Stone told Graham Norton in January 2024 that she had attended the Eras Tour three times at that point.
April 27, 2008: Taylor Swift and Emma Stone meet for the first time
Taylor Swift and Emma Stone first met when they attended the Young Hollywood Awards in LA on April 27, 2008. They were photographed wearing dresses in a matching shade of purple at the cocktail party and talking to each other.
April 5, 2010: Emma Stone reveals how her friendship with Taylor Swift grew
In an interview with MTV on June 5, 2010, Emma Stone discussed her friendship with Taylor Swift and how the two bonded. She said that it was Swift's sense of humor that she loved and helped them become friends.
"People know how hilarious she is. They've seen her on SNL. People are seeing it more now, and she's so funny and she's exactly who you think she is, and I love that," Stone gushed.
The Poor Things actress revealed that she reached out to Taylor and raved about her music after they first met at the Young Hollywood Awards. The two began hanging out more after that.
"We met there three years ago, and then I listened to some of her music, and I wrote her an e-mail saying I liked her music, I swear,” she revealed. “And then we started talking and hanging out."
June 3, 2011: Emma Stone reveals that she heard Speak Now before its release
Almost a year later, during another interview with MTV, Stone revealed that she had heard Taylor's album Speak Now before anyone else did. The album was released in 2010 and re-released as Speak Now (Taylor's Version) in 2023.
“I was lucky enough to hear it pretty early on, so it's so exciting for it to be out and own the songs instead of just be singing them [in my head]," Emma said.
October 23, 2012:Taylor Swift discusses her friendship with Emma Stone
Taylor Swift also opened up about her friendship with Emma Stone during an interview with Access Online on October 23, 2012. She called herself a "girl's girl" and discussed her bond with Selena Gomez and Emma Stone. She added that she needs to tell her friends "everything I'm going through" and had "big group texts" with them where she shares all the details of her day.
"I need to tell my friends everything I’m going through. We have these big group texts where I’ll just, like, text them everything that’s going on with my day and one of us in New York, one of us is in Los Angeles, one of us is in Nashville or Paris," Swift said.
She also discussed how important it was for her to have trustworthy friends like Selena Emma. Swift said that although the three stars had their lives turned upside down over the past few years, their friendship remained unchanged.
June 6, 2023: Emma Stone thanks Taylor for getting her Eras Tour Tickets
Emma Stone attended the opening concert of Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023. She was seen seated in the VIP section with Laura Dern and the Haim sisters.
In an interview with Vanity Fair on June 6, 2023, the La La Land actress expressed her gratitude to the pop star for arranging the 'impossible to get' tickets for her. Stone called herself "lucky" to be friends with Taylor and called the singer getting her the tickets "very nice."
January 7, 2024: Taylor cheers for Emma Stone at the Golden Globes
Taylor Swift attended the Golden Globes 2024, where Emma Stone won Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy for her performance in Poor Things. Taylor was seen cheering for her pal from the audience.
After the show, Emma was asked about her reaction to Taylor's cheers when she won the award. She exclaimed that she was "very happy" that Taylor, who also had a nomination, was at the event and said it was "wonderful."
"What an a**h*le. I've known her for almost 20 years. I was very happy she was there and she was also nominated tonight, which was wonderful. And yes, what an a**h*le," she joked.
However, her joke seemed to have backfired as many people bashed her as they seemed to have taken the joke out of context. In an interview with Variety on February 21, 2024, the actress said that she "definitely won't make a joke like that again."
“I definitely won’t make a joke like that again, because I saw headlines that really pulled it out of context," Stone claimed.
April 19, 2024: Taylor credits Emma for Florida!!!
Taylor Swift released her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19, 2024. She credited Emma Stone with Florida!!! which is one of the songs on the tracklist.
In the credits for Florida!!! which also features Florence & The Machine, Swift has added Stone's birth name Emily Jean Stone. According to The Vulture, Emma has been credited for "oddities" on the track but it is unclear what that signifies.
Many other subtle things throughout the years have highlighted the deep bond that Taylor Swift and Emma Stone share. Taylor has been spotted at the premieres of many of Emma Stone's films, including Easy A, The Favourite, and Poor Things. Meanwhile, the actress has attended several award shows, the Met Gala, and other functions with the singer.
Fans hope that their friendship remains the same and strengthens over time as they would love to have more collaborations between Taylor Swift and Emma Stone.