Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter’s friendship timeline

Taylor Swift And Sabrina Timmerman‘s friendship has come a long way over the years.

Before the pair became the best friends they are today, Carpenter was a longtime fan of Swift. Before releasing songs like “Nonsense” and “Espresso,” Carpenter posted covers of Swift’s songs on her YouTube page, including “Picture to Burn” and “White Horse.”

In addition to covering Swift’s music, Carpenter also attended several of Swift’s concerts. The former Disney star finally got the chance to interact with the Grammy winner backstage at one of her Reputation shows.

“She had her cats with her,” Carpenter recalled of first meeting Swift in a January 2024 interview with Who wears what. “I have older sisters, so it felt like that kind of relationship.”

After that first meeting, the duo grew closer as Carpenter began to make a name for himself in the music industry. After attending the Eras tour Even in 2023, Carpenter was announced as one of Swift’s openers for her international leg.

Keep scrolling to see Swift and Carpenter’s friendship over the years:

2017

After attending several of Swift’s shows over the years, Carpenter finally met Swift.

November 2021

Four years later, Swift sent Carpenter one Red (Taylor’s version) package prior to the album’s release.

“Thanks blondie,” Carpenter wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “Being 22 is very different right now.”

August 2022

The singers posed for a photo together at the 2022 VMA afterparty.

November 2022

Three months later, Swift and Carpenter both attended the American Music Awards.

February 2023

Swift and Carpenter were seen hanging out at the 2023 Grammys afterparty.

May 2023

Timmerman was spotted in Swift’s VIP tent Eras tour performance in Philadelphia.

June 2023

Swift announced that Carpenter would join her for the South American leg of the Eras tour.

“I’m really excited to tell you this!! Mexico, Argentina and Brazil: we bring The Eras Tour to you this year!” Swift wrote via X at the time. Sweet angel princess @SabrinaAnnLynn will be at all the shows!”

After the news broke, Carpenter opened up about how meaningful the opportunity was given that she was a lifelong fan of Swift.

‘I’m trying to process this, but unfortunately I don’t want to. CAN’T WAIT TO JOIN THE ERAS TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA,” she wrote. “Thank you @taylorswift13 you the 1 🙂 this is the dreamiest dream come true.”

September 2023

Carpenter and Swift posed together while attending the 2023 VMAs.

October 2023

The “Skin” singer joined Swift’s group outing to cheer on Travis Kelce while the Kansas City Chiefs faced the New York Jets.

December 2023

Carpenter was spotted at Swift’s 34th birthday party in New York City.

February 2024

Following the Latin America shows, Carpenter also joined Swift on the Australian leg of the Eras tour. While in town, Swift and Carpenter hung out at the Australia Zoo.

At the first Sydney show, Swift brought Carpenter, who had to cancel her set due to weather, out to perform a duet during the acoustic set. They sang a mashup of ‘White Horse’ and ‘Coney Island’.

March 2024

After Carpenter pulled her leg off the Eras Tour, she wrote a thoughtful message for Swift to express her gratitude for the opportunity.

“And the biggest thank you I’ve ever given is to Taylor,” she gushed. “I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour. There really is no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and I will cherish this Taybrina era (and all eras) until the end of time 💞💞💞”

June 2024

After Carpenter raised eyebrows with her SKIMS – which is owned by Kim Kardashian campaign, the ‘Feather’ singer said she had spoken to Swift about it, given her tumultuous history with the Kardashians star.

“As much as people want to believe that you’re tuned in to every little thing, I don’t because I’m constantly working,” she told Rolling stone. “In that scenario, I’ve been very, very communicative with her about that situation, and I just love her so much and support her until the end. So for me it wasn’t weird, but I know people will just say things because that’s all they have time for.”

July 2024

While Carpenter continued to dominate the Billboard charts with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Swift congratulated her friend on all her success.

“Summer of Sabrina and may it go on forever 😇,” Swift declared while replying to Carpenter’s Instagram after.