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Taylor SwiftandSabrina Carpenterare keeping the cute friendship moments coming.
Though the two have made a handful of public appearances together in the past year, includingthe 2022 American Music Awards, Carpenter’s appreciation for Swift dates all the way back to 2009, when she used to cover her music on YouTube.
From their appearances to their sweet quotes about each other, take a look back at their friendship timeline.
August 3, 2009: Sabrina Carpenter covers Taylor Swift’s “Picture to Burn”
Carpenter first showed her admiration for Swift back in 2009 when she uploaded a video ofher covering Swift’s “Picture to Burn”from the singer’s debut album. It also marked Carpenter’s very first YouTube video.
March 20, 2010: Sabrina Carpenter tweets about going to Taylor Swift’s concert
Carpenter manifested opening for Swift back in 2010 as she tweeted about attending the singer’s concert. “The Taylor Swift concert was amazing, had so much fun I can’t wait to have a world tour someday like hers!” she wrote at the time.
Carpenter later reshared the tweetin June 2023 when she was announced as the opener for the Eras Tour, calling the opportunity a “dream come true.”
August 2020: Sabrina Carpenter reveals how Taylor Swift has inspired her as an artist
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During an interview with Apple Music, Carpenter discussed howSwift’s albumFolkloreinspired her own music.
“Taylor Swift posted something when she released her new album in the description of when it dropped and saying like, ‘I usually would overthink the songs that I’m going to put out and release. And I just feel like nothing is certain right now and so it just felt right and I wanted to do it.’”she told Apple Music.
“And that put me in such a good warm-hearted place where then I could listen to all these songs that I’ve been making with such a fresh perspective of like, ‘You know what, this is how I feel right now in musical form,’” she added.
November 2021: Taylor Swift sends Sabrina Carpenter aRed (Taylor’s Version)care package
As Swift released her rerecordedRed (Taylor’s Version)album, the singer sent a number of care packages to celebrities, including Carpenter.
The “Feather” singer posteda photo of her care packagefrom Swift on her Instagram Story, which featured a Red ring, the iconic red scarf and a personal note from Swift signed “your friend.”
“thank you blondie :') being 22 is hitting very different right now,” Carpenter, who had just turned 22 at the time, wrote on the Instagram Story.
August 28, 2022: Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter hang out at a VMAs afterparty
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November 20, 2022: Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter hang out at the American Music Awards
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A few months later, Swift was spotted sitting with Carpenter and Swift’s Eras Tour opener Gayle , immediately prompting rumors that Carpenter might join Swift on tour.
In addition to snapping photos inside the event, the two had a cute moment on stage as Carpenter presented Swift with favorite music video forAll Too Well: The Short Film. The two shared a hug before Swift hilariously tapped Carpenter on the head to acknowledge their height difference.
February 5, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter attends Taylor Swift’s Grammys afterparty
May 12, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter attends Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
June 2, 2023: Taylor Swift announces Sabrina Carpenter as her opening act for Eras Tour
After much speculation, Swift announced the first round ofinternational dates for her Eras Tourand revealed that Carpenter would be her opening act for Mexico, Argentina and Brazil tour dates. Carpenter is also set to open for Swift in Australia and Singapore,per the singer’s website.
“Sweet angel princess @sabrinacarpenter will be joining us on all of the shows!" Swift wrote on social media at the time.
Meanwhile, Carpenter excitedly reacted to the news on Instagram, writing, “trying to process this but alas i shant CANT WAIT TO JOIN THE ERAS TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA thank u @taylorswift u the 1 :’) this is a dream come true.”
August 4, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter reveals her top 3 Taylor Swift albums
Speaking withRolling Stoneat Lollapalooza, Carpenter revealed her top 3 Taylor Swift albums. “1989was a very special one for me, I would sayMidnightsand probablyFolklore,” she told the publication.
Carpenter also discussed how excited she was to go on tour with Swift and learn from her as an artist. “Watching her is a masterclass in itself,” she said about the “Cardigan” singer. “Obviously, she’s very good with words. So I feel a lot more comfortable that I’m going into a situation with someone that I admire so much and I’m just gonna like study.”
August 24, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter opens for Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour
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In August 2023, Swiftkicked off her Eras Tour in Mexicowith Carpenter as her opening act. Ahead of her set, Carpenter showed she was the ultimate Swiftie as she played a throwback video of her singing Swift’s “Picture to Burn” from when she was a kid.
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October 1, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter attends Kansas City Chiefs game with Taylor Swift
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February 20, 2024: Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter step out for dinner in Australia
After arriving in the Australian city ahead of her firstEras Tourconcert at the Accor Stadium on Feb. 23,Swift headed out for dinner with Carpenter, who is her opening act for the show.
February 23, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter goes to the Sydney Zoo with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
February 24, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter sings with Taylor Swift during Eras Tour
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“My incredibly talented, wonderful, gorgeous, hilarious, genius opening act Sabrina Carpenter, she heroically sacrificed her show, which I think is a crime against Sydney,” she told the crowd. “And I think it needs to be fixed, so I’m going to bring her out now, is that OK, Sydney?”
source: people.com
