Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss's Friendship History
Taylor Swift has long documented the peaks and valleys of her relationships in precise pop detail. Whether it’s recalling a relationship lost in “All Too Well” or lamenting love found in “Lover,” Swift is nothing if not forthcoming. This fact makes her rumored rift with former best friend Karlie Kloss all the more intriguing. Once the closest of pals (a joint Vogue cover!), the two are seemingly now estranged.
With the release of two new bonus tracks off her latest album evermore, Swift has inspired speculation once more about who the songs could be referencing. In the case of “it’s time to go,” signs point to Kloss. Years later, the public was reminded of Swift and Kloss’ once close friendship when Kloss was seen at Swift’s 1989 show in Los Angeles on August 9—but not in the VIP tent.
Here, a history of Karlie and Taylor: The Way They Were.
January 2012
The Kaylor friendship began with Swift’s 2012 Vogue cover interview. During the discussion in Prabal Gurung’s studio, she spotted a photo of Kloss and exclaimed, “I love Karlie Kloss. I want to bake cookies with her!”
Kloss read the piece and tweeted, “Hey @taylorswift13 love the @voguemagazine cover! Your kitchen or mine? :)”
Hey @taylorswift13 love the @voguemagazine cover! Your kitchen or mine? 🙂
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) January 17, 2012
November 2013
While the two presumably became friends privately over cookies and wine, Swift and Kloss wouldn’t publicly be spotted until 2013. Swift performed in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show where Kloss walked the runway. The two had a moment alongside each other as Swift sang “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
March 2014
A few months later, Swift and Kloss opted for a bestie road trip. Kloss documented it on her Instagram. “karlie ❤️’s @taylorswift,” Kloss captioned a photo of her tracing that very same message into a sandy beach. “another epic pit stop…Do you see the size of that elephant seal?!” Kloss wrote alongside a snap of the two hugging during their travels.
The pair was also seen together at a pre-Oscars party, courtesy of Gigi Hadid’s Twitter.
April 2014
During the spring, the two friends were spotted out and about in New York City. Their strolls through Soho solidify the growing friendship—and the fact that they might be two of the tallest celebrity BFFs ever.
May 2014
In May, the friends attended the Met Gala. “Pre #MetGala glam party with @taylorswift,” Kloss wrote next to a selfie of the pals doing their makeup together.
July 2014
Kloss and Swift’s summer in the city showed no signs of stopping. They ran errands in Soho and grabbed lunch at Sarabeth’s in Tribeca. These were simpler times and ones the world watched with fascination.
September 2014
For her Rolling Stone cover story, Swift gave the reporter a tour of her home, including the guest room “where Karlie usually stays.” Photos of the supermodel reportedly graced the wall, while a basket of her favorite Whole Foods snacks resided bedside.
October 2014
Kloss and Swift were next spotted enjoying beers at a Knicks game.
November 2014
Swift and Kloss were seen out and about in NYC again. Plus, the singer took Kloss as one of her dates to the American Music Awards, where she performed “Blank Space.”
December 2014
Swift performed at another Victoria Secret Fashion Show, singing hits from her album 1989 as Kloss strutted by in lingerie and wings. Kloss shared a photo of the two walking backstage with the caption, “Cause we never go out of style, We never go out of style ❤️👯❤️.”
February 2015
Months later, Swift and Kloss enjoyed a friendship milestone that few ever reach: appearing on the cover of Vogue together. Amidst stories told about their friendship, Swift said, “People had been telling us for years we needed to meet. I remember makeup artists and hair people going, ‘Doesn’t she remind you of Karlie? God, she and Karlie would be best friends. They’re the same.'”
May 2015
Kloss appeared in Swift’s celeb-filled music video for “Bad Blood,” an ode to her now-infamous squad. Other cameos came from pals include Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Lena Dunham, and Cara Delevingne. The song was considered to be about Swift’s feud with Katy Perry.
June 2015
Kloss dropped by a London tour date of Swift’s 1989 tour. She attended the show with a group of other Swift squad members including Hadid, Delevingne, Serena Williams, and Kendall Jenner (who is definitely not close to Swift now).
August 2015
Swift also brought members of her girl gang to the MTV VMAs, which included Kloss, Gomez, Hadid, and Mariska Hargitay.
April 2016
“Coachella ✅,” Kloss captioned a selfie of herself, a bleach blonde Swift, Todrick Hall, and Danielle Haim at the music festival.
July 2016
“Made in the USA™,” Kloss wrote alongside a photo of herself and Swift at one of the musician’s legendary Rhode Island Fourth of July parties. (This was also the summer of the Hiddleswift romance seen ’round the world.)
August 2016
In August, mere weeks after Swift’s feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reared its snake-like head, Kloss was asked about the conflict. Sunday Times Style magazine directly asked Kloss if she thought Kardashian “was a good person.” Kloss replied, “Ha… you know… I honestly… I… I…” Kloss stuttered initially, with a smile. Then she said, “I think she’s been a lovely person to me in the past. Look, I really don’t know her that well.”
Kloss later tweeted her statement on the subject publicly. “I will not allow the media to misconstrue my words,” the model wrote. “Taylor has always had my back and I will always have hers.”
I will not allow the media to misconstrue my words. Taylor has always had my back and I will always have hers.
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) August 16, 2016
October 2016
In one of the pair’s last public sightings, Swift and Kloss were seen exiting the Bowery Ballroom alongside Serena Williams and Dakota Johnson.
December 2016
“Happiest of Birthdays to my ride or die @taylorswift
❤️🎂👯❤️ I feel blessed to count you as my friend, sister and partner in crime. Can’t wait to celebrate together very soon ❤️🍪🍾” Kloss wrote in a sweet post for Swift’s 27th birthday. Days later, Kloss would be photographed entering Swift’s Tribeca apartment for a party that also included Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé.
