Selena Gomez bows out from bridesmaid duty for Taylor Swift: Report

Selena Gomez is reportedly bowing out from bridesmaid duty for Taylor Swift despite their 16-year friendship.

According to Daily Mail, the 33-year-old singer has chosen to step away from joining the bridal party of the Fate of Ophelia songstress and has been declining her repeated invitations to join it.

In this regard, one insider dished out to the publication, "Taylor asked Selena to be a bridesmaid but Selena told her it could take too much of the focus away from her on her big day."

The confidant went on to say, "But Taylor won't give up. She's not taking no for an answer. She's asked Selena a few times and has got a 'no, but I love you' reply."

According to the source, Gomez reportedly fears becoming the unintended center of attention at Swift's wedding.

Moreover, her personal awareness of how her presence dominates social media is part of why the wife of Benny Blanco wants the day to shine solely on Swift and Kelce.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce is expected to take place next year’s summer at the singer’s luxurious Rhode Island mansion.

Moreover, the couple, who started dating in 2023 and got engaged in August 2025, is planning a multi-day wedding with a big guest list.