Taylor Swift Offered BFF Selena Gomez a Long-Distance Birthday Cake

But who knows who ate it?

What do you do when your BFF celebrates a birthday and you’re miles away? Sure, you could call or text, but if you’re Taylor Swift, you go one step further. You bake your bestie a cake – even if she isn’t close enough to eat it.

To celebrate Selena Gomez’s 26th birthday last week, Swift posted a photo on her Instagram Stories of a (gorgeous, delicate) pink-frosted birthday cake with a punny message written in white piping: “Gomez or Go Home.” The sprinkle-dappled cake also featured a heart with a big “26” written inside.

Never mind that the two pals were on opposite coasts.

And then there was the caption: “Will I let distance stop me from celebrating my best friend’s bday?” she wrote in black letters and then answered below in white: “I MEAN I COULD BUT WHY WOULD I WANT 2.”

That last line is, of course, a reference to Gomez’s song “Hands to Myself.”

Still, don’t feel too sad for Gomez. She may not have been able to eat Swift’s pretty, pretty cake, but she was able to celebrate with a bunch of other pals and a bunch of other foods. Friend and fellow singer Grace VanderWaal presented Gomez with “Happy Birthday” cupcakes in a backstage birthday surprise. And Gomez rang in her 26th year with a party on a yacht with an impressive pasta buffet as well.

Also she has a friend who not only offers her long-distance cakes, but also sends her love and pays tribute to her as “the person I could call at any time of day, who has been there no matter what.”

That’s way sweeter than baked goods, right?

Next Up

Here’s Your First Look at Selena Gomez’s New Collab with Our Place

It includes the Always Pan in two exclusive colors!

It’s True: Starbucks and Taylor Swift Are Collaborating to Celebrate 'Red' Season

The hints were everywhere. The rumors were rampant. Now it’s official.

A Taylor Swift-Themed ‘Breakup Bar’ Is Popping Up for Valentine’s Day

They’re calling it 'Bad Blood' and you can 'spin the Shake It Off Wheel of Cocktails for your drink of choice.’

New Jersey Names ‘Taylor Swift Ham, Egg, and Cheese’ Its Official State Sandwich

Governor Phil Murphy announced it ahead of the Eras Tour coming to MetLife Stadium.

This Costco-Themed Birthday Cake Is So Dang Cute

A self-taught cake artist’s latest creation is going viral on TikTok.

This Publix Birthday Cake Misunderstanding Will Make Your Day

One bakery employee took a set of cake decorating instructions all too literally.

7 Kids Birthday Party Treats That Are Better Than Cake

Got a little one who only eats the frosting? Make them one of these sweet treats instead.

Selena Gomez Is Introducing a New Ice Cream Flavor

The pretty Serendipity pint is being released in honor of her new song with Blackpink.

Anne Burrell's Chocolate Chunk Cookies Are Taylor Swift-Approved

Get the recipe for Anne's chocolate chip cookies, which Taylor Swift credits with being "a real turning point" in her life.

The Surprising Ina Dish Taylor Swift Makes for Parties

Plus, the one kitchen tool she can’t live without.

On TV

What's New