Your Guide to Selena Gomez's Squad

The famous troupe of stars includes Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough and Jennifer Aniston, among other A-listers

TAYLOR SWIFT

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Gomez has been friends with the reigning squad queen for eight years. In an industry where entertainers are often pitted against each other, "it's very rare to have that [kind of friendship]," says Gomez. "I'm just so thankful for her."

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SUKI WATERHOUSE

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The "Good for You" crooner holds her friends close, but admittedly, Waterhouse even closer. "Let's cuddle so hard for our pic," Gomez quotes the model in an Instagram caption.

GIGI HADID

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Before facing off in T-Swift's "Bad Blood" video, Gomez proved she was tight with Hadid.

JULIANNE HOUGH & NINA DOBREV

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Few things are sweeter than a girls' night with Hough and Dobrev.

JENNIFER ANISTON

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No one compares to Aniston, according to Selena, who has called the Friends star her idol on different occasions.

LILY COLLINS

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"My angel forever," Gomez's cute caption reads.

SHAY MITCHELL

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The star's squad goes beyond just stateside visits: Gomez headed to Dubai with the Pretty Little Liars actress to ring in the new year.

JOEY KING, JAIME KING & HAILEE STEINFELD

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No birthday party is complete without the whole gang! King, King and Steinfeld joined Swift for a fete celebrating their mutual friend Camila Cabello, member of Fifth Harmony.

CARA DELEVINGNE

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Brow game is raised to the umpteenth power whenever these friends get together.

SAM SMITH

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Serving as the token guy in Gomez's squad, Smith garners all of the starlet's support and praise. "Absolutely killed it, babe!" reads this caption.