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Beyoncé’ssurprise appearanceat Taylor Swift’sEras Tourfilm premiere is all people can talk about today. (It’s me, I’m people.) It was great seeing the superstar artist pop out to celebrate Taylor after all the comparisons and rivalry rumors that have existed over the years — but it certainly wasn’t the first time.

Here are seven other times thatBeyoncéandTaylor Swifthave either linked up and/or supported each other:

1. When BeyoncésentTaylor flowers and a note congratulating her after Taylor’s big Album of the Year win at the 2021 Grammys.

2. When Taylor made this special video for Beyoncé’s 40th birthday.

Taylorsaidin the video that Beyoncé has " paved the road that every female creative person is walking down now " and praised her for doing it " with such kindness and such grace . " She added , " To say I look up to you — there ’s just not a parole for it . "

3. When they had this loving exchange backstage at the 2016 Grammys.

4. When Taylorfangirledover Beyoncé ahead of Bey’s possible appearance at the 2015 Brit Awards and said she loved her “more than the normal amount.”

5. When Beyoncé andJay-Zcame to celebrate Taylor’s 25th birthday party at her apartment in 2014.

6. When Taylor and Beyoncé danced together at aJustin Timberlakeconcert.

7. And finally, when Beyoncé won Video of the Year at the 2009 VMAs andgaveTaylor the stage so she could finish her speech and “have her moment” afterKanye Westinfamously interrupted her.

Beyoncé and Taylor on the red carpet

Harper’s Bazaar /youtube.comTaylorsaidin the video that Beyoncé has “paved the road that every female artist is walking down now” and praised her for doing it “with such kindness and such grace.” She added, “To say I admire you — there’s just not a word for it."

Taylor holding a Grammy

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Closeup of Taylor and Beyoncé

Closeup of Taylor and Beyoncé hugging

Closeup of Taylor and Beyoncé hugging

Closeup of Jay-Z and Beyoncé walking out of Taylor's apartment

Beyoncé and Taylor onstage