Could Taylor Swift's wedding be the most awkward of the year? Singer's nuptials to Travis Kelce set to be a 'soap opera' due to her guests' tangled love lives AND her own exes

By CHARLOTTE DEAN, ASSOCIATE SHOWBIZ EDITOR Published: 01:27, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 01:34, 25 May 2026 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 4th wedding is set to be the showbiz event of the summer due to the wide circle of celebrity pals she has amassed over the years. But the trouble with having so many famous faces gather in one place, is that it could be set to get a little awkward, due to their crossovers with each other. Fans of the pop star, 36, are already musing over who will make the incredibly exclusive guest list, with pals such as Jack Antonoff, Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid likely to attend the hotly-anticipated nuptials. However due to Taylor's widespread network of famous friends, it is likely that some of her closest confidants will also have their exes at the celebration. It is expected that Lena Dunham and her ex Jack Antonoff are likely attendees, while Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse could also be on the invite list. Here we take a look at some of the uncomfortable clashes that may arise at their nuptials if these expected guests attend the hotly-anticipated ceremony... Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 4th wedding is set to be the showbiz event of the summer due to the wide circle of celebrity pals she has amassed over the years Your browser does not support iframes. Last week, Jack's ex Lena Dunham shared the bombshell that she cheated on him during a time he was developing a 'closeness' to pop star Lorde, when they were together. It is possible that Lena will be invited to the big day as she is considered a friend of Taylor's and even asked her to be a bridesmaid when she married Luis Felber in 2021. In her newly-released memoir, Famesick, Lena explained that during their relationship she ended up reconnecting with a childhood friend and ex named Nick. She admitted she should have been paying closer attention to Jack, who had been spending extended time in the studio with a 'teen pop star.' For years, rumours had been swirling that Jack was involved romantically with Lorde, but the two have always denied they have had a romantic relationship. Jack, who is now married to Margaret Qualley, is considered to be one of Taylor's close friends and works collaboratively on a lot of her music.  It is also possible that Lorde will be at the wedding as she has been friends with Taylor since 2014 and was considered to be in her widely-discussed 'squad'. Taylor has consistently supported Lorde's career, including publicly celebrating her work. Lorde shared a screenshot of an old, supportive text message from Taylor. It could make for a very awkward wedding breakfast if those three end up on the same table. Last week, Jack's ex Lena Dunham shared the bombshell that she cheated on him during a time he was developing a 'closeness' to pop star Lorde, when they were together (pictured 2014) She admitted she should have been paying closer attention to Jack, who had been spending extended time in the studio with a 'teen pop star' (Jack pictured with Lorde in 2017) Other uncomfortable invitees include Gracie Abrams and Phoebe Bridgers, who have both previously opened for Taylor as her support acts on tour. Phoebe was of the main opening acts on the 2023 U.S. leg of her Eras Tour, while Gracie also supported her on the same tour for around 30 dates. As well as both performing for and with Taylor, they have also both dated actor Paul Mescal. Phoebe was linked to the actor between 2020 and 2022. Prior to their break-up the former couple were even rumoured to be engaged. However, he is now in a happy relationship with Gracie, who he has been dating since 2024, with speculation beginning the year before.  If Gracie is invited to the wedding, Paul may well attend as her +1, after the couple began making public appearances together this year. In which case, all three parties would be in attendance. Other uncomfortable invitees include Gracie Abrams and Phoebe Bridgers, who have both previously opened for Taylor as her support acts on tour (pictured Paul and Gracie) Phoebe was linked to the actor between 2020 and 2022 (pictured together in 2022) It has been widely reported that Gigi Hadid will be one of Taylor's bridesmaids after they struck up a friendship more than 10 years ago. They were first publicly seen together at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in March 2014, which is generally considered when their friendship began. Gigi was part of Taylor's well-known 'girl squad' and even appeared in the Bad Blood music video, alongside the likes of Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss and Cara Delevingne. The two women have had a close bond ever since and Taylor has described her as an innately kind and inclusive person in an interview with Teen Vogue. Gigi has publicly shared warm sentiments back and said that Taylor is an 'incredible friend, brilliant mind and has a huge heart.' It is likely that Gigi's date to the wedding would be her boyfriend Bradley Cooper, who she has been linked to since October 2023. They kept their relationship under wraps at first, however around a year into their romance it was reported that they were 'serious' about each other. However, it is suspected that another member of Taylor's friendship group who has also dated Bradley will be at the wedding, her friend Suki Waterhouse. It is likely that Gigi's date to the wedding would be her boyfriend Bradley Cooper, who she has been linked to since October 2023 (pictured in 2025) However, it is suspected that another member of Taylor's friendship group who has also dated Bradley will be at the wedding, her friend Suki Waterhouse (pictured in 2014) Taylor is seemingly close with Suki and has publicly spoken very warmly about her, calling her 'the wildest person I know' and someone she'd trust 'to keep any secret'. Suki actually opened for Taylor on the Eras Tour in London, which is usually reserved for artists Taylor personally supports. They've been seen on several New York nights out together and have mutual friends, including Suki's current partner Robert Pattinson. Years before Rob, Suki, 34, was in a relationship with Bradley, 51. They were together from early 2013 until 2015, but they broke up and cited that they were at very different life stages. Another person who is rumoured to be apart of Taylor's bridal party is Sophie Turner. Despite being newer friends than some of the other women in her group, Taylor and Sophie were very public about their close bond in 2023. It happened around the time of her split from her ex-husband Joe Jonas, they were spotted out together a lot and Taylor offered her New York apartment to stay in. Following her display of support, Sophie described Taylor as her 'absolute hero' for how she helped her during the difficult period of divorce. Taylor also dated Joe years earlier in 2008, however they insisted it never affected their friendship. Following her split from Joe, one of the men Sophie, 30, was briefly linked to was Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 49. Based on reports from late 2025, Sophie and Chris were linked for a short period following their respective splits from other partners. Chris had been in a long-term relationship with Dakota Johnson, who he was first linked to in 2017 after a sighting together in Los Angeles. The couple were together for around eight years and following reports of their off/on romance hitting the rocks, their break-up was confirmed last summer. Chris had been in a long-term relationship with Dakota Johnson, who he was first linked to in 2017 after a sighting together in Los Angeles (pictured together) Sophie received a video clip from Chris before they were said to be dating  They maintained a very private relationship but were reported to be engaged in the years before they split. Taylor is close friends with Dakota and has just written about her pal for TIME, after she was listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2026. She concluded her tribute by sharing that Dakota is 'captivating in front of the screen and inquisitive behind it'. While it is likely that both Sophie and Dakota will attend Taylor's wedding, it could also be possible that Chris will receive an invitation too. Zoe is another good friend of Taylor's who is thought to have received an invite to her wedding and will be there to celebrate her big day. The actress is currently in a relationship with pop star Harry Styles, who previously dated Taylor from late 2012 until 2013. Zoe and Taylor were first noticed together socially around 2023 in New York, when Taylor was often seen dining with a group of friends including Zoe and Sophie. She has been part of Taylor's more recent, post-girl squad era social circle, which is generally more private and less media-curated. This is another friendship which has flourished despite the two women dating the same man. While Harry would undoubtedly be Zoe's +1 as their relationship seemingly goes from strength to strength, a scheduling clash means he won't be at the wedding. Harry is due to perform at Wembley Stadium on his run of London dates on the day Taylor's wedding is said to be happening. Zoe is another good friend of Taylor's who is thought to have received an invite to her wedding and will be there to celebrate her big day (Harry and Zoe pictured in 2026) Another awkward trio that may all be at Taylor's wedding is Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello as the singer has personal relationships with them all. Based on fan speculation and media reports surrounding a rumored love triangle, both Sabrina and Camila have released songs believed to be about each other and their shared history with singer Shawn.  Taylor is known to be friendly with Sabrina after she opened for her on the Eras Tour during 2023 and early 2024 an incredible 25 times. Sabrina previously spoke about how her Short and Sweet Tour was inspired by Taylor and became the 'catalyst' for her success on the road. She told Vogue: 'Her stadiums make my shows look like clubs. Watching her keep their attention as if she's playing in their living room, it was like  - and I told her this - "your tour enabled me to do mine". Camila dated Shawn from 2019 until 2021, who is also a friend of Taylor's (pictured in 2021) Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes pictured together  Meanwhile, Taylor and Camila have a close friendship that began around 2015, rooted in a mutual admiration which transformed from a fan-idol relationship to a close pals. Camila, a long-time admirer of Taylor since age 13, met her through mutual friend Hailee Steinfeld, when they ran into each other at the 2015 Video Music Awards. Camila dated Shawn from 2019 until 2021, who is also a friend of Taylor's. In 2024, Camila teased new music - her single June Gloom - that some interpreted as a response to Sabrina's song, Taste. The song is purported to be about Shawn and Camila's on-and-off relationship that allegedly overlapped with the singer’s time dating Shawn. There are no reports that the two singers have made up since the speculation surrounding the triangle, which could result in some awkward party chat.  Shawn and Camila have both spoken highly of each other since the end of their romance.  The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. 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