Taylor Swift has always been there for me, says best friend Selena Gomez

Pop star Selena Gomez says singer friend Taylor Swift has been extremely supportive of her career.

The 23-year-old singer has praised Swift, who she has been friends with since she was 13, for always being there for her in good and bad times, reported Female First.

"I mean I've known her for ten years she's been one of my best friends through thick and thin, walked by my side. Her whole family has been so supportive of me and yeah, she's been there during crucial points in my life and in my career," Gomez said.

"She's known for embracing her personal story and creating a beautiful thing out of it and I was a little hesitant with that and she was always the person to encourage me to tell my story and be proud of who I am."