Taylor Swift & Florence Welch Friendship History Explained

August 21, 2024

Taylor Swift recently performed another set of Eras Tour shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. These shows were the final ones in Europe and featured a surprise appearance from her good friend Florence Welch. Swift and Welch performed their song “Florida!!!” together on stage from her latest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. This made fans curious to find out more about their friendship over the years. So, let’s take a look at Taylor Swift and Florence Welch’s friendship history.

Are Taylor Swift and Florence Welch friends?

Yes, Taylor Swift and Florence Welch are close friends.

Swift and Welch seemingly met through their mutual friend, Blake Lively. In 2015, Swift spoke with Billboard about Florence, saying, “What sets Florence apart? Everything. Every time I’ve been around her, she is the most magnetic person in the room — surrounded by people who are fascinated by the idea of being near her. …There are very few people I’ve met in my life who are truly electric and Florence is one of them.”

Swift and Welch also worked with the same artists over the years, including Calvin Harris, Rihanna, and Jack Antonoff. They went from going head to head for awards to collaborating on a song on Taylor’s latest studio album. Back in 2016, Swift’s 1989 beat Florence + the Machine’s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful at the Grammys for Best Pop Vocal Album. Welch also reportedly revealed how Swift gave her the confidence to release the album.

How long have Taylor Swift and Florence Welch been friends?

Taylor Swift and Florence Welch have been friends for around a decade.

Both artists, who have been friends for many years, recently shared the stage at Swift’s final Eras Tour show in London. Together, they performed their track “Florida!!!” from Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Throughout their friendship so far they have competed for awards, supported each other as artists, and also collaborated.

Along with Florence Welch, Taylor’s performance also featured a surprise appearance from Jack Antonoff. Together, they played a mash-up of her songs “Death By A Thousand Cuts” and “Getaway Car” from her previous albums.