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Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Other Stars Support Selena Gomez After Heartfelt AMA Speech

By Rachel McRady
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Fans and viewers at home weren’t the only ones tearing up over Selena Gomez’s emotional acceptance speech at the American Music Awards on Sunday night. The 24-year-old pop star also got plenty of celebrity support from her pals and admirers.


WATCH: EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande Gushes Over Selena Gomez's First Public Appearance Since Taking Time Off: 'She Looks Like a Princess'

Bestie Taylor Swift took to Instagram Stories where she posting a video of herself watching from home with friends. When Gomez’s name was called as the winner of Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock, Swift let out a huge scream.

She captioned the video, “Baby.”

Lady Gaga, who performed at the annual show, looked visibly moved during Gomez’s speech and took a moment to embrace the Disney Channel alum backstage, sharing a sweet pic with the singer to Instagram.

“So dope I got to hang out with the biggest rockstar of the night,” Gaga wrote. “(Ya, know besides Sting and Green Day)… the girl with the biggest prize of all a BIG Heart that she shares with the world.”

Fellow Swift squad member, Camila Cabello retweeted Gomez’s speech, adding, “I love you @selenagomez,” and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman wrote, “Amazing!!! @selenagomez looking so effortlessly beautiful. Love the message. Congrats, well deserved.”

Actor Colton Haynes tweeted, “Sendin the biggest hug in the world to @selenagomez for speaking about how important it is to take care of your mental health.”

While actress Bailee Madison, who also attended the AMAs, posted a picture of Gomez’s stunning red dress, writing, “My heart. Beautiful as always @selenagomez. Radiant.”


WATCH: Selena Gomez Delivers Emotional and Devastatingly Honest Speech at AMAs: 'I Was Absolutely Broken Inside'

Ariana Grande, who performed her hit “Side to Side” alongside Nicki Minaj at the show, couldn’t stop gushing about Gomez to ET’s Cameron Mathison.

"I literally almost cried when I saw her," Grande told ET. "I haven't talked to her in a long time. So, I don't know what's going on, but I gave her a huge hug and she looks beautiful. And I'm so happy that she's here. I'm happy to see her out and about."

For more from the show, check out the video below.

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