Selena Gomez Confirms Taylor Swift’s Song “Dorothea” Is Her

For years, Swifties and Selenators have been piecing together a lyrical puzzle that spans from small-town Texas to the heights of Hollywood. Now, the mystery is officially solved. In a recent appearance on the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, hosted by her husband Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky, Selena Gomez confirms Taylor Swift’s song “Dorothea” was written about her.

During the episode, Selena got candid about her nearly two-decade-long friendship with the “Anti-Hero” singer. When the topic of evermore tracks came up, Selena didn’t hold back, stating plainly, “Well, ‘Dorothea’ is about me.” She expressed how impressed she was by how “eloquently put” the lyrics are, noting that the song captures self-defining moments they shared while navigating fame as teenagers.

A Friendship Built on Songwriting

Fans have long suspected the connection since the song’s release in 2020. The lyrics mention a “queen sellin’ dreams, sellin’ makeup and magazines,” which many took as a direct nod to Selena’s Rare Beauty empire and her frequent cover girl status. Others pointed out the “pageant schemes” line, referencing Selena’s childhood start in the pageant circuit, and the name itself—Dorothea—as a tribute to Selena’s favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz.

Selena Teases Another Taylor Collaboration

While Taylor initially described the evermore album as a collection of fictional tales, Selena’s revelation adds a layer of raw truth to the “small-town girl in Hollywood” narrative. Selena even teased that there is an unreleased track titled “Family” that further explores their sisterly bond.

For fans of the “Taylena” friendship, this confirmation is the ultimate “I told you so.” It proves that even when Taylor is exploring fictional mythologies, she is often drawing from the deep, real-life love she has for those closest to her. Head over to the Friends Keep Secrets podcast to hear the full interview!