Taylor Swift's Timeless Wisdom: Selena Gomez Reveals Life-Changing Advice
Selena Gomez Spills Tea on Taylor Swift's Genius Advice: "If You're the Smartest Person in the Room, You're in the Wrong Room"
In a jaw-dropping revelation at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C., pop sensation Selena Gomez dished out the juiciest details about her 17-year BFF-ship with Taylor Swift. The 32-year-old newlywed stunned attendees when she shared a shrewd piece of advice that Taylor had imparted on her - and it's one that has stuck with her like glue!
As per Selena, Taylor once told her: "If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room." Talk about a wake-up call! The 'Only Murders in the Building' star went on to reveal how this advice has inspired her to surround herself with an A-list circle of friends who are always there for her. "There's no such thing as dumb questions," she emphasized. "You just have to learn and not be afraid of losing out on anything."
But what makes Taylor's advice even more remarkable is that Selena has hailed her as "one of the most brilliant people I've ever met." We're talking Oscar-winning intelligence here, folks! The singer-songwriter extraordinaire has always been known for her razor-sharp wit and cunning lyrics, but it seems she's also a sage life coach.
The two muses have been inseparable since their 2008 meet-cute at the height of the Jonas Brothers' boy band fame. Insiders reveal that Taylor was by Selena's side when she tied the knot with Grammy-nominated producer Benny Blanco in an opulent $4 million ceremony at Santa Barbara's Sea Crest Nursery on September 27.
But what really got our hearts racing was the bride-to-be's Instagram post eulogizing their epic friendship. "In honor of [Taylor's new album] Life of a Showgirl... blessed to have you by my side almost 20 years later, gator! I love you!" The caption sent fans into a frenzy, and we can see why - this duo is the ultimate power couple!
At the wedding reception, Taylor Swift delivered a heartfelt speech that left the 170 guests in tears. "I'm always here for Selena," she declared. "When she realized she was just fine with being herself and focused on loving Benny, I knew she'd found her perfect match."
Taylor couldn't resist poking fun at their respective love lives either. "Selena beat me to the altar, but at least we both have our soulmates now!" We're guessing Taylor might be referencing her own upcoming nuptials to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
As if all this wasn't enough drama and excitement, Selena has just landed a major role in the untitled biopic about music legend Linda Ronstadt. She's set to play the 11-time Grammy winner, who's known for her fiery spirit and trailblazing career. According to sources, the film is still in production, but Selena assures us it'll be worth the wait: "Once I met Linda and read two books, one of them over and over, I just found her to be so compelling. She had such an interesting perspective on music and life... she never really needed to be as successful, and she was willing to try different things."
Taylor Swift might have said it best: "If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room." Clearly, this dynamic duo has found their perfect match - both in love and in friendship!