It was considered a major accomplishment to be included inTaylor Swift’sSquad in the mid-2010s (viaThe Things).
The chart-conquering hitmaker had plenty of acquaintances, but being welcomed into her inner circle was noteworthy.
Of course, it was cool to be friends with the “Style” singer.
Her friendship also opened all sorts of doors.
That was thanks in part to how eager Swift was to collaborate with her closest pals.
However, we all know friendships don’t necessarily last forever.
Over the years, Swift has become more private.
This in turn led to speculation about how close she is with some of her famous companions.
One relationship that has been called into question is the one she shares with Lorde.
The duo linked up back in 2014.
How did it all begin?
They haven’t spoken publicly as much in recent years.
Are Taylor Swift and Lorde still close?
Taylor Swift and Lorde brushed off rumors about cracks in their relationship several times in 2017.
“I don’t hang out with these people at all,” she said (viaPeople).
All of them" (via People).
After better explaining her stance, the musician questioned the concept of a “squad.”
That settles it, right?
Is there more to the story?
Despite the women disputing rumors, some fans continued to question if Taylor Swift and Lorde remained close.
Antonoff is a producer and fellow musician who has worked with both women.
His production features on the bulk of Lorde’s sophomore album “Melodrama.”
The Bleachers frontman was also romantically involved with Lena Dunham (another friend of Swift).
However, she referred to the situation as “so embarrassing.”
Thus, there was speculation Swift cut Lorde out of her life for support her other grieving friend.
In 2020, Dunham toldCosmopolitan UKthat she and Antonoff mended their friendship over the years.
For those who buy into these rumors, it’s possible Swift and Lorde did, too.
Their relationship continues to make headlines even if they haven’t been clearly photographed together in quite some time.
Sharing a photo of a classic car onTwitter, she included the hashtag #betty.
Unfortunately, the updated song never surfaced.
However, the media furor proves Taylor Swift and Lorde’s friendship remains a topic of extreme interest.
