Taylor Swift Is Engaged: The Star-Studded List of Likes

Taylor Swift is engaged! See celebrity Instagram Story reactions from Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter & more — with Dolphin Radar’s Instagram Story Viewer.

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On August 26, 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement with a series of dreamy photos from a romantic garden proposal. Within minutes, the internet exploded: the post skyrocketed past 30 million likes, becoming one of the most talked-about cultural moments of the year.

But who exactly double-tapped to celebrate Taylor’s big news? Let’s take a closer look.

🌟 Celebrity Friends Who Reacted

Selena Gomez — “When bestie gets engaged”

Selena Gomez, one of Taylor’s closest friends, immediately reshared the engagement photos on her Instagram Stories. With the heartfelt caption “When bestie gets engaged 🥰”, Gomez showed just how personal this moment was for her. She even resurfaced a 2009 tweet from Swift about real love, proving their bond runs deep.

To take a closer look, I used Dolphin Radar’s Anonymous Story Viewer to check @selenagomez’s Stories — and yes, you can clearly see the two posts Selena shared about Taylor’s engagement. Since Stories disappear in 24 hours, tools like this make it possible to revisit or even save what celebrities share in the moment. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can view Instagram Stories anonymously, this is exactly how.

Sabrina Carpenter — Pure White Hearts

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter(@sabrinacarpenter), fresh off touring alongside Swift, kept her reaction sweet and simple: she reshared the photos with a trail of white heart emojis. Sometimes, less really does say more.

Gracie Abrams — Live Shoutout on Stage

While performing in Mexico City, Gracie Abrams paused mid-show to congratulate Taylor. “I feel like we should be saying a big congratulations to Taylor, who’s not here, but everybody, just congratulations to her.” The crowd roared in agreement.

Cara Delevingne & Avril Lavigne — Instagram Love

Model and actress Cara Delevingne posted Swift’s photos with fiery hearts, while Avril Lavigne chimed in: “Awww huge congratulations to @taylorswift & @killatrav 💍💖.”

Todrick Hall — A Longtime Friend Reflects

Performer Todrick Hall went beyond emojis, posting a long tribute: “Our girl is getting MARRIED! … I’m so glad she’s found her person. No one deserves it more.” He even shared old photos from their friendship, turning his feed into a mini Swift scrapbook.

Charlie Puth & Brittany Mahomes — Sweet Notes

Charlie Puth( @charlieputh) celebrated the milestone with: “This is the best part of life. So happy for you both!!” Meanwhile, Brittany Mahomes, a close friend of Travis Kelce, wrote: “Two of the most genuine people meet & fall in love. Just so happy for these two.”

Royals Join the Party

Even the British Royal Family showed up. The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official account, as well as Meghan Markle’s personal handle, were spotted among the likes. Many of these moments first appeared as Stories or Highlights — and if you want to revisit those, here’s a helpful read on how to view Instagram Highlights anonymously.

🎶 Beyond the Likes: The Cultural Moment

From Lil Wayne pausing his concert to Justin Bieber dropping congratulatory messages, the announcement blurred the lines between pop culture, sports, and even royalty. While comments were disabled on Taylor’s post, on most posts fans and celebrities leave memorable notes. If you’ve ever been curious, here’s a guide on how to find someone’s comments on Instagram.

But here’s the catch: with tens of millions of likes, only a handful of celebrity reactions make the headlines. Behind the scenes, countless industry insiders, brand accounts, and fellow artists also tapped that heart.

Taylor’s Own Engagement Post — Millions of Likes

While most friends chose Stories, Taylor and Travis shared their engagement news in a permanent Instagram post. The comments were turned off — which made the like button the only place for celebrities to show support.

From Selena Gomez and Sabrina Carpenter, to Reese Witherspoon, Charlie Puth, Avril Lavigne, and even the British Royals (Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle) — the like list became a who’s who of pop culture.

👉 Curious to see the full list of likes beyond what the media highlights? With Instagram Likes Viewer, you can explore every single account that tapped “like” — whether it’s celebrities, influencers, or even brand accounts.

Why This Matters

Taylor Swift’s engagement isn’t just a love story — it’s a global cultural event. And in the age of Instagram, both Stories and Likes play a huge role in how celebrities and fans interact.