Sabrina Carpenter wrapped up her six-show Los Angeles run of the Short n’ Sweet tour with a heartwarming backstage moment featuring Selena Gomez. While fans had hoped for an on-stage reunion between Carpenter and Taylor Swift, it was Swift’s longtime best friend who stole the spotlight. Moreover, the appearance added excitement to the final night of Carpenter’s 72-concert tour.
Selena Gomez attended the final show at Crypto.com Arena on November 23 and shared a cosy moment with the Espresso singer backstage. She posted a photo with Carpenter, her younger sister Gracie, and a small group of friends, delighting fans across social media. Additionally, Gomez expressed admiration for Carpenter’s growth, calling her journey “truly remarkable.”
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Fans immediately flooded social platforms with emotional reactions, celebrating the interaction between the two stars. Many described them as “two baddies in the same room,” while others praised their natural bond and genuine support. Furthermore, Gomez’s presence marked her second appearance at the Short n’ Sweet tour after attending a show in New York in 2024.
Gomez has consistently shown support for Carpenter’s music, previously sharing videos of herself dancing during the tour and tagging her then-boyfriend Benny Blanco. Her recent appearance followed disappointment among fans who hoped Taylor Swift would join Carpenter on stage at some point during the tour. However, Swift remained absent despite widespread speculation.
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The excitement grew earlier when fans believed Swift might appear during Carpenter’s Nashville show, given her history of surprise performances and the duo’s collaboration on Swift’s recent album, The Life of a Showgirl. Carpenter also opened for Swift’s Eras Tour in New Orleans in 2024, further fueling hopes for another shared stage moment. Ultimately, Gomez’s warm gesture provided fans with a memorable highlight to close the tour.