Want proof that manifesting is fully real? Look no further than Sabrina Carpenter, who went from covering Taylor Swift songs as a kid on YouTube, to tweeting about how much she wanted to meet her to literally opening for The Eras Tour. *laugh-cries in jealousy*

Taylor and Sabrina’s friendship is honestly more of a long-lost sisters vibe (just ask Sabrina), and we’re breaking it down in a timeline — which is honestly kinda unexpectedly emotional, so get ready.

~2008

Nine-year-old Sabrina sings Tay’s song 'White Horse,' and it’s honestly the cutest thing ever:

3rd August, 2009

Sabrina drops her very first YouTube video: a cover of 'Picture to Burn,' what else?!

10th August, 2009

Bb Sabrina tweets that she attempted to enter a contest to meet Tay but was told she was too little. Once again: TRY TO TELL ME MANIFESTING DOESN’T WORK!

20th March, 2010

Sabrina tweets about going to Taylor’s concert (and later retweets herself when she’s announced as an opening act for The Eras Tour, which we’ll get to in a moment):

~2017

Sabrina meets Taylor backstage at a concert, telling Who What Wear she had her cats with her (iconic.) “I have older sisters, so if anything, it felt like that type of a relationship,” she says of their meeting.

13rd November, 2021

Taylor sends Sabrina a Red care package. We all live vicariously through her, etc.

25th February, 2022

Sabrina tells GQ, “I love Taylor Swift.” Short and sweet.

28th August, 2022

Taylor and Sabrina are photographed at the 2022 VMAs after-party.

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20th November, 2022

And a couple months later, they take a photo together at the 2022 American Music Awards:

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7th February, 2023

These two are obvi getting close based on vibes at the 2023 Grammys after-party:

12th May, 2023

Sabrina is spotted in the VIP tent at Taylor’s show:

2nd June, 2023

Taylor reveals that — as many fans predicted — Sabrina is officially joining her on tour!

4th August, 2023

Sabrina drops her fave Taylor Swift albums of all time:

12th September, 2023

These two show up to the 2023 VMAs together.

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1st October, 2023

Sabrina joins Taylor at a Kansas City Chiefs game (along with literally every other celebrity ever):

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19th October, 2023

Sabrina drops a version of 'I Knew You Were Trouble' and officially gets Tay’s stamp of approval:

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Meanwhile, fans are obsessed:

13th December, 2023

Sabrina is spotted at Taylor’s birthday party!

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8th January, 2024

Sabrina tells Who What Wear about Taylor asking her to join The Eras Tour, saying, “I’m not gonna say I peed my pants because that sounds really graphic and maybe not sanitary, but I think it really just caught me off guard.”

She adds, “It was very much a childhood dream come true. I still probably have not processed it if I’m being completely honest with you.”

22nd February, 2024

Sabrina spends the day at the Sydney Zoo with Tay and Travis Kelce!

23rd February, 2024

Taylor and Sabrina perform together at The Eras Tour in Sydney and It. Is. Everything.

As a reminder, SABRINA PERFORMED THIS SONG AS AS A KID! *runs away sobbing*

25th February, 2024

Sabrina talks about how special it was performing with Taylor, saying, "I told her this: That was the first song I ever learned on guitar. But also, she knows that my first ever cover on YouTube was her song. I was super little. That was a very full-circle moment."

25th March, 2024

Sabrina wraps up her time opening for The Eras Tour and writes a sweet post to Taylor, saying, “And the most thank-you’s I’ve ever thank-you’d to Taylor. I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour. There is truly no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and i will cherish this taybrina era (and all the eras) till the end of time 💞💞💞”

That’s it for now, but we’ll keep you updated on this sweet friendship.

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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade. 

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