Taylor Swift appeared to support her friend Selena Gomez in a show of support despite the controversy surrounding Gomez’s recent altercation with fans.

A day after Gomez fiercely defended her relationship with record producer Benny Blanco on Instagram, the two ladies were spotted together in New York City.

Gomez, a friend of Swift’s, came into the spotlight after she confirmed her relationship with Blanco.

Gomez responded to fans’ worries about her dating decisions, specifically bringing up Blanco’s previous relationship with her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber.

Gomez fueled the flames by showing off a ring featuring Blanco’s initial while on a date night in New York.

The sighting of Swift and Gomez together raises the possibility of a friendship that endures the ups and downs of celebrity drama by highlighting a bond that is hidden from public view.