A Look Back at Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood Squad: Where Are They Now?

A Look Back at Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood Squad: Where Are They Now?

This year marks a decade since Taylor Swift gathered an impressive girl squad for the iconic Bad Blood music video, a momentous occasion in pop culture history. Released in May 2015, the video featured a stellar lineup of A-list celebrities, emerging starlets, and celebrated models, including Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Martha Hunt, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, and Lena Dunham.

In this dramatic visual narrative, Swift and her squad play a group of spandex-clad super spy assassins. Their mission? To confront Gomez’s character who allegedly betrayed Swift. This set the stage for many fans to speculate the video referenced Swift’s notable feud with Katy Perry.

Adding to the star-studded affair, esteemed guest appearances included Mariska Hargitay and Ellen Pompeo, whose famous television roles inspired the names of Swift’s cats. Jessica Alba and Cindy Crawford also took on mentor roles in this cinematic experience.

Swift later brought several members of the Bad Blood ensemble to the MTV Video Music Awards the same year. The squad dominated the red carpet as she claimed two out of eight nominations that night, including video of the year and best collaboration for the remix featuring Kendrick Lamar.

As the years passed, the composition of the Bad Blood squad evolved, with some friendships thriving while others waned. Join us as we catch up with these notable figures to see how their lives and relationships have changed since then.

Selena Gomez: Moving Forward

Selena Gomez was already a prominent Disney Channel star when she met Swift in 2008. Their friendship blossomed as they both dated Jonas Brothers, a coincidence Gomez deemed “hysterical.” After her appearance in the Bad Blood video, Gomez pursued both acting and music, despite battling health challenges associated with lupus.

In 2021, she delighted fans with her role alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short in Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building, which earned numerous accolades. Recently, Gomez announced her engagement to producer Benny Blanco, who has collaborated with her on upcoming music.

In reflecting on her friendship with Swift, Gomez expressed deep admiration, revealing Swift feels like a big sister to her.

Zendaya: Rising Fame and Friendship

When Zendaya appeared in the Bad Blood video, she was at the early stages of her career with K.C. Undercover on the Disney Channel. Two years later, her career skyrocketed with lead roles in The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man: Homecoming, where she met Tom Holland.

Zendaya became a cultural icon after winning two Emmys for her role in HBO’s Euphoria. Despite the fame, her friendship with Swift has become less public over time. Zendaya has praised Swift in past interviews, noting her kindness and humility, but they have not been seen together recently.

Cara Delevingne: A Lasting Bond

Swift and Cara Delevingne formed a close friendship after meeting at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Their bond deepened, particularly when Delevingne lived with Swift during a tough personal time. Since then, Delevingne has enjoyed a successful career in both modeling and acting, appearing in films like Paper Towns and Suicide Squad.

She even guest-starred in the second season of Only Murders in the Building, collaborating with Gomez once more. Their enduring friendship seems to thrive despite busy schedules.

Karlie Kloss: A Complex Relationship

Swift and Karlie Kloss were best friends after meeting on Twitter, enjoying numerous adventures together. Kloss was a major figure in Swift’s life, notably leaving her role as a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2015. However, their friendship has faced challenges, and both have remained tight-lipped about their changing relationship.

Despite the fading ties, Kloss celebrated Swift’s recent work, praising her album throughout 2024.

Gigi Hadid: A Strong Connection

Gigi Hadid was already a successful model when she appeared in Bad Blood. Since then, she has continued to dominate the fashion industry while also embracing her roles as a co-host on Netflix’s Next In Style and launching her clothing line, Guest in Residence.

Hadid and Swift’s friendship has remained strong since their initial encounter at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. In a recent interview, Hadid shared her admiration for Swift’s cooking skills, illustrating their meaningful connection.

Lily Aldridge and Martha Hunt: Keeping It Close

Lily Aldridge, a long-time Victoria’s Secret Angel, and Swift have sustained their friendship over the last decade. Aldridge often shares how fondly her daughter thinks of Swift, describing her as