Emma Stone and Swift first met in April 2008 at the Young Hollywood Awards, as reported by People. Stone later revealed in an interview with MTV that their friendship began with an email. "We met there three years ago, and then I listened to some of her music, and I wrote her an e-mail saying I liked her music, I swear. And then we started talking and hanging out," she said.
As their friendship continued to blossom, the two were frequently spotted in public together during casual outings or for formal events like the "Easy A" premiere in 2010, the 2011 Met Gala, or on Broadway for Stone's role in "Cabaret" in 2014.
Over the years, the pair have appeared to maintain a low-key friendship, and in June 2023, Stone revealed to Vanity Fair just how special their near 15-year relationship is, and how she snagged some tickets to the coveted Eras tour. "I was lucky 'cause we've been friends for a really long time...I've known her since we were 17 and 18, so she hooked me up, which was very nice 'cause I know those tickets are impossible to get. She's a wonderful friend," Stone explained.