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Did Mariska Hargitay KNOW That Taylor Swift's "1989" Release Was Coming?

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By Rima Pundir on August 10, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT

When Taylor Swift crooned “It’s Nice To Have A Friend”, it seems both Mariska Hargitay and Selena Gomez heard it clearly. Here’s a little glimpse of both just being there for Swift, plus, it seems Hargitay knew all about "1989" even before the fans did!

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Mariska Hargitay Might Have Known About "1989" Release

Mariska Hargitay with Selena Gomez at Taylor Swift LA Eras Tour
Instagram | Mariska Hargitay

Selena Gomez wasn’t the only Swiftie at the scene, given that Mariska Hargitay also caught the Eras Tour LA concert along with her daughter, Amaya. Hargitay attended the same with “Today” host, Savannah Guthrie. Hargitay first shared a series of getting-ready pics on her Instagram Stories where she thanked her hairstylist for her free-flowing, loose curls that were definitely on point. "Karma is the breeze in my hair on a Tuesday,” she cheekily captioned the photo, referring to Swift's lyrics.

Later, she posted several more pictures, one with Gomez also. Funnily enough, Hargitay wore a 1989 tee, hinting at the big things to come, which Taylor Swift later confirmed, given that she announced the launch of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” coming October 27th!

Here's confirmation!

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Hargitay meanwhile also posted a little homage to Swift, writing, “Still in the afterglow of the most magical night. Deepest gratitude to @taylorswift for your poetry and wisdom. You inspire us and connect us to our #delicate tenderness, joy, hope, and strength—and most of all, our wish to live and love courageously. Thank you, Taylor, for all you do and all you are…”

Do check out Hargitay’s stunning blouse!

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As Mariska Hargitay Wears "1989, Selena Gomez Goes “Folklore”

Selena Gomez attended Taylor Swift Eras Tour in LA
Instagram | Selena Gomez

It's not just Hargitay who was rooting for Swift, given that Gomez also attended the same in her “Folklore” era, rocking a cold grey hoodie emblazoned by Swift's pictures. She also posted a host of pics on her Instagram stories, rocking and dancing to all of Swift’s songs, behaving just like one of Swift’s many, many fans.

Back in 2020, Gomez spoke with WSJ Magazine about her and Swift’s kinship, revealing, “There’s so much of my friendship with Taylor that people don’t know about because we don’t necessarily feel the need to post about everything we do. She has shown up for me in ways that I would have never expected. Flown in because I was hurt and was going through something. Stuff that was going on with my family. It’s been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world. We don’t agree on everything, but we respect each other with everything.”

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Meanwhile, Hargitay and Gomez reconnecting today brings us back to the time when the older actress featured in Swift's video, "Bad Blood" along with the likes of Gomez, Karlie Kloss, and more. Here's a little throwback to those good times when Hargitay hung out with the "cool kids!" There's a reason why Swift calls her cat Olivia Benson, given that the admiration is mutual...

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Selena Gomez Shares Emotional Moment With Sister, Gracie

Selena Gomez with sister Gracie at Taylor Swift LA concert
Instagram | Selena Gomez

In another sweet moment during the concert, Gomez is shown hugging her 10-year-old sister Gracie, who seemed a little overwhelmed and looked emotional. Wearing a cap, Gomez held Gracie in a tight bearhug, as she crooned along to Swift to her hit song, “Lover.” Gomez shared the clip in her Instagram stories as she smiled sweetly through the song, gently swaying to the unmistakable euphoria of Swift’s concerts.

If that wasn’t enough, the “Only Murders in the Building” actress also apparently flaunted her remarkable collection of Eras Tour friendship bracelets that she traded with fans, as is custom. “Thank you to the fans that traded with me,” she wrote while sharing the story.

Of course, given that Mariska Hargitay attended the concert with her daughter, Amaya, the love was there for all to see. Meanwhile, here’s Gomez and Gracie’s touching moment that just makes fans love the idea of a Swiftie friendship all the more.

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