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Ed Sheeran Recalls Decade-Long Friendship with Taylor Swift
3 Jul
Summary
- Sheeran and Swift's friendship began over a decade ago in 2012.
- Sheeran last spoke to Swift a week after her engagement news.
- Sheeran and his wife's first date anniversary coincided with the wedding.

Ed Sheeran recently shared insights into his long-standing friendship with Taylor Swift, which dates back to 2012 when he opened for her Red Tour. He described their bond as "super close" and comparable to a sibling relationship, despite their busy and transient lives.
Sheeran last connected with Swift a week after her engagement to Travis Kelce was announced. During a four-hour catch-up, they discussed the news. The "Perfect" singer also noted that the wedding weekend coincided with the anniversary of his first date with his wife, Cherry Seaborn.
This first date occurred on July 4, 2015, after Sheeran invited Seaborn to Swift's annual Independence Day party. Meanwhile, Swift and Kelce’s relationship also has tour ties, as Kelce first publicly expressed interest in Swift in July 2023 after attending one of her Eras Tour shows.