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Selena Gomez Shares Tearful Birthday Tribute to Sister Gracie, Reveals Her Adorable Taylor Swift Obsession
<p data-start="407" data-end="663">Selena Gomez got emotional as she marked her younger sister Gracie’s 11th birthday with a sweet, nostalgia-filled post on Instagram—and fans couldn’t stop smiling at one surprising reveal: Gracie’s love for Taylor Swift might just beat her love for Selena.</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="935">The singer and actress poured her heart out in a touching tribute and gave fans a glimpse into the bond she shares with her not-so-little-anymore sister. But tucked within the birthday love was a playful confession—Gracie is completely obsessed with her “Auntie Taylor.”</p>
<h2 data-start="937" data-end="982">A Birthday Message Straight From the Heart</h2>
<p data-start="984" data-end="1041">Selena’s Instagram carousel hit all the emotional notes.</p>
<p data-start="1043" data-end="1330">From baby pictures to cozy sister moments, the post was a flood of memories. And then there was the caption. Selena wrote:<br data-start="1165" data-end="1168" /><em data-start="1168" data-end="1330">&#8220;Happy birthday to my baby sissy. As I cry writing this, my heart melts because I know you know I’m always on your side. No matter what. I love you, baby girl.&#8221;</em></p>
<p data-start="1332" data-end="1415">It wasn’t flashy. No fancy editing. No strategic hashtags. Just raw, personal love.</p>
<p data-start="1417" data-end="1592">Gracie turned 11 on June 12, and the timing hit hard for fans who’ve watched her grow up in the shadow of Selena’s fame. For Selena, it’s personal. For fans, it’s full-circle.</p>
<p data-start="1594" data-end="1679">She didn’t need to say much more. The photos did the talking. The memories felt real.</p>
<p data-start="1594" data-end="1679"><a href="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/selena-gomez-and-gracie-teefey-birthday-tribute-instagram-post.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-57670" src="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/selena-gomez-and-gracie-teefey-birthday-tribute-instagram-post.jpg" alt="selena gomez and gracie teefey birthday tribute instagram post" width="831" height="577" /></a></p>
<h2 data-start="1681" data-end="1722">Gracie’s Secret Crush on Auntie Taylor</h2>
<p data-start="1724" data-end="1764">Now this is where things got even cuter.</p>
<p data-start="1766" data-end="1955">Selena added to her Instagram Stories later that day, giving fans a bonus clip of the sisters hanging out in their room. There was music playing, and yep—you guessed it—it was Taylor Swift.</p>
<p data-start="1957" data-end="1978">Then came the kicker.</p>
<p data-start="1980" data-end="2057">Selena wrote, almost teasing:<br data-start="2009" data-end="2012" /><em data-start="2012" data-end="2057">&#8220;She loves her auntie Taylor more than me.&#8221;</em></p>
<p data-start="2135" data-end="2311">You could practically hear the collective “awww” across the internet. The best part? It wasn’t a PR move. It was just two sisters, chilling, being silly, and jamming to Taylor.</p>
<h2 data-start="2313" data-end="2347">How Are They All Related Again?</h2>
<p data-start="2349" data-end="2414">Let’s rewind for a sec, just for those still connecting the dots.</p>
<p data-start="2416" data-end="2617">Selena Gomez is the daughter of Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Joel Gomez. After Mandy and Ricardo split, Mandy married Brian Teefey. Together, Mandy and Brian welcomed Gracie Elliot Teefey on June 12, 2013.</p>
<p data-start="2619" data-end="2721">So Gracie is Selena’s half-sister. But honestly, none of that matters when you see how tight they are.</p>
<p data-start="2723" data-end="2918">At the time of Gracie’s birth, Selena was 20. And she wasn’t shy about sharing her excitement. She even posted a photo with her mom’s baby bump, writing:<br data-start="2876" data-end="2879" /><em data-start="2879" data-end="2918">&#8220;I&#8217;m the happiest girl in the world!&#8221;</em></p>
<p data-start="2920" data-end="2933">She meant it.</p>
<h2 data-start="2935" data-end="2976">From Red Carpets to Room Dance Parties</h2>
<p data-start="2978" data-end="3065">Over the years, Selena and Gracie have given fans small glimpses into their sisterhood.</p>
<p data-start="3067" data-end="3312">One time, they showed up hand-in-hand to the 2019 Frozen 2 premiere, twinning in fairy-like dresses. Gracie stole the red carpet with ease. But it’s the behind-the-scenes clips that really stick—like singing in the car or goofing around at home.</p>
<p data-start="3314" data-end="3366">The recent post added more sweet footage, including:</p>
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<p data-start="3370" data-end="3441">Candid bedroom clips, just two sisters chilling and listening to Taylor</p>
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<p data-start="3444" data-end="3498">Throwback photos from previous birthdays and vacations</p>
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<p data-start="3501" data-end="3564">Glimpses of night outs and dress-up fun over the past few years</p>
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<p data-start="3566" data-end="3683">Selena didn’t write essays with every photo. She didn’t have to. The vibe said it all: love, comfort, and connection.</p>
<h2 data-start="3685" data-end="3730">Taylor Swift&#8217;s Surprise Role in the Family</h2>
<p data-start="3732" data-end="3798">Taylor Swift isn’t just Selena’s friend. She’s practically family.</p>
<p data-start="3800" data-end="4010">For years, the two pop powerhouses have publicly stood by each other—through tours, breakups, media scrutiny, and everything in between. But to Gracie, Taylor’s just Auntie Tay. No fame, no filters, just vibes.</p>
<p data-start="4012" data-end="4106">And apparently, she’s earned top spot in Gracie’s heart, outranking even Selena herself. Ouch.</p>
<p data-start="4108" data-end="4290">This isn’t the first time Swift and Gracie have shared adorable moments. Back in 2023, during Taylor’s Eras Tour, Gracie joined Selena backstage and fangirled like any Swiftie would.</p>
<p data-start="4292" data-end="4419">In one now-viral moment, Gracie even swapped friendship bracelets with Taylor mid-show. That’s VIP Swiftie status, right there.</p>
<h2 data-start="4421" data-end="4460">Growing Up Teefey: A Family Timeline</h2>
<p data-start="4462" data-end="4533">For a quick snapshot of the family dynamic, here’s how it all lays out:</p>
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<th data-start="4535" data-end="4558" data-col-size="sm">Name</th>
<th data-start="4558" data-end="4579" data-col-size="sm">Relation to Selena</th>
<th data-start="4579" data-end="4612" data-col-size="sm">Parent(s)</th>
<th data-start="4612" data-end="4626" data-col-size="sm">Birth Year</th>
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<td data-start="4719" data-end="4742" data-col-size="sm">Mandy Teefey</td>
<td data-start="4742" data-end="4763" data-col-size="sm">Mother</td>
<td data-start="4763" data-end="4796" data-col-size="sm">—</td>
<td data-start="4796" data-end="4810" data-col-size="sm">1976</td>
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<td data-start="4811" data-end="4834" data-col-size="sm">Ricardo Joel Gomez</td>
<td data-start="4834" data-end="4855" data-col-size="sm">Father</td>
<td data-start="4855" data-end="4888" data-col-size="sm">—</td>
<td data-start="4888" data-end="4902" data-col-size="sm">1975</td>
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<td data-start="4903" data-end="4926" data-col-size="sm">Brian Teefey</td>
<td data-start="4926" data-end="4947" data-col-size="sm">Stepfather</td>
<td data-start="4947" data-end="4979" data-col-size="sm">Married to Mandy Teefey</td>
<td data-start="4979" data-end="4993" data-col-size="sm">—</td>
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<td data-start="4994" data-end="5017" data-col-size="sm">Gracie Elliot Teefey</td>
<td data-start="5017" data-end="5038" data-col-size="sm">Half-Sister</td>
<td data-start="5038" data-end="5070" data-col-size="sm">Mandy Teefey &; Brian Teefey</td>
<td data-start="5070" data-end="5084" data-col-size="sm">2013</td>
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<p data-start="5086" data-end="5187">It’s a blended family, sure. But the bonds run deep. Especially between Selena and her little sister.</p>
<h2 data-start="5189" data-end="5226">Fans React: “This Feels Like Home”</h2>
<p data-start="5228" data-end="5270">The internet couldn’t handle the cuteness.</p>
<p data-start="5272" data-end="5409">Fans flooded the comment section with heart emojis, nostalgic throwbacks, and even their own sibling tributes. It was wholesome overload.</p>
<p data-start="5411" data-end="5546">Some compared their own childhood memories to Selena and Gracie’s throwbacks. Others just wanted to say thanks—for keeping things real.</p>
<p data-start="5548" data-end="5695">In a time when celebrity posts often feel curated to death, this one didn’t. It felt like a real person, with real emotions, sharing a real moment.</p>
<p data-start="5697" data-end="5859">And honestly? That’s what makes Selena different. She doesn’t just post content. She shares her life, the good, the bad, and everything soft and mushy in between.</p>

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