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POP BFFs! 24 Reasons We LOVE The Friendship Between Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift
Capital takes a closer look at one of the sweetest friendships in pop as we delve into what makes Ed Sheeran and US star Taylor Swift the perfect musical matches for one another.
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1. Could this pair be ANY more adorably goofy? Just check out this text exchange between them...
Taylor posted this up on Twitter and it pretty much sums up their ENTIRE friendship.
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2. When Taylor won a BRIT award, she just couldn't help but give Ed a loving shout-out!
We're pretty sure when this moment happened, the whole world felt ALL of the feels. WE LOVE YOU TOO ED.
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3. They look GOOD in pictures together!
Something about this picture just SCREAMS "Let us be your pals too!"
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4. They know how to party when the moment's right... and bring along their celeb pals!
Just see this snap of them out clubbing with budding star Austin Mahone for reference.
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5. Plus this pair are ALWAYS clowning around!
"Hands down @edsheeran's best look ever. #redtour" Taylor posted alongside this delightful snap. Picture: Taylor Swift instagram
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6. They made sure to look after each other... and even swap clothes!
We reckon this hat looks rather fetching on young Ed! Picture: Getty
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7. Ed and Taylor even sit together at big awards shows... so they can have a natter and a catch-up
We could LOVE to have been a fly-on-the-wall in this conversation. Picture: Getty
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8. Just watching them together, it's OBVIOUS how comfortable Taylor and Ed are!
See this snap of them touring the UK just melts our HEARTS!
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9. Taylor and Ed LOVE themselves a cup of tea... #StarsAfterOurOwnHeart
"Ed told me to caption this "SWEERAN" Taylor posted with this snap. Think we've found ourselves a new name for this pair! Picture: Instagram
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10. Whether it's chilling together and writing songs, or partying after the VMAs... they're always BFFs!
Love this snap of Taylor and Ed partying with Harry Styles after the MTV VMAs. Picture: spikyphil instagram
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11. They're even invited over to play together at the US ambassdor's house! #CoolKids
Wait... is that Cara Delevingne singing with our favourite pop pair? Picture: Instagram
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12. They look ADORABLE riding a roller-coaster together
Taylor claimed she had "the best day ever" as she hit Disney World with the British star. Her face says it all!
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13. Ed and Taylor are kindred spirits musically!
Both Taylor and Ed have been vocally supportive of each other in the press and Ed told MTV the two are "very much alike musically", which makes sense since they are two of the biggest singer-songwriters in the world right now. Picture: Twitter
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14. They teamed up for an AMAZING duet on 'Everything Has Changed'
The pair recorded the song 'Everything Has Changed' for the country star's album 'Red'.
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15. Taylor brought her pal Ed Sheeran to join her on the 'Red' tour
The 'Lego House' man hit the road with the singer on her huge North American 'Red' tour.
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16. This pair of pop BFFs want to record even more music together
If there's one sure sign that the friendship between Ed and US star Taylor is real, it's that the two plan to release even more duets together in the future.
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17. Ed and Taylor always support each other's career achievements
Taylor was quick to send Ed a message of congratulations after his MTV Europe Music Awards nomination,, and the 'A Team' singer did similarly after Taylor sold a massive 1.2 million copies of her album 'Red' in just one week. There's one thing that's for sure…these two have each other's backs!
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18. Ed's the one who came up with a nickname for his BFF Taylor
After being congratulated by Taylor for his achievements on Twitter, the 'Small Bump' star revealed he has already come up with a pet name for his mate across the pond when he affectionately referred to her as 'Tay Tay'. #Adorbs.
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19. Taylor was a BIG part in helping our Ed crack America
By having him join her on tour in 2013, Ed says Taylor is helping to "open up doors" for him in the United States as he will get to bring his unique brand of pop to an entirely new audience. Now THAT'S what friends are for.
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20. Taylor was just as excited as Ed was to her him on tour with her
While supporting Taylor on the 'Red' tour in 2013 is a big deal for Ed Sheeran, 'Begin Again' singer Taylor seems just as excited about their country-wide adventure and has said she feels like the "luckiest girl" to have the UK star joining her on the road.
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21. Taylor even treats Ed to a spot of home cooking when the time calls for it
The 'Love Story' singer wrote 'Everything Has Changed' with Ed at her home in America, and the singer later revealed she had cracked out the oven mitts and baked him an apple pie after their songwriting marathon. Save us a slice Taylor! Picture: Twitter
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22. Ed has sealed their friendship in ink!
Ed has already immortalised Taylor's album and tour 'Red' by having the title tattooed onto his left bicep, after realising the tour will be a big part of his life in 2013. There's no going back now Ed! Picture: Twitter
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23. When they get those guitars out together and start playing...it just... works!
Especially when they've got the HUGE Madison Square Garden right in the palm of their hands!
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24. You only have to watch them performing on stage together to know this is their FAVE moment
Back on the 'Red' tour, this was many fans' favourite moment of the night. Picture: Splash
