Este Haim Raves About ‘True Genius’ Taylor Swift: ‘Best Friend and the Best Hang’

Mar. 15, 2025

Este Haim; Taylor Swift.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/VF24/WireImage; Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/VF24/WireImage; Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Este Haimhas nothing but praise forTaylor Swift!The musician, 38, shared some insight into her close friendship with the “Fortnight” singer, 34, during a recent interview withFASHION,commending Swift on her musical “genius” while discussing the importance of female friendships."[Taylor’s] the best and she deserves every accolade that she’s ever had,” Este said of Swift in a video reshared onX (formerly Twitter). “She’s a true genius, and she’s also, like, the best friend and the best hang.”“We had an amazing time at theUS Open… yeah I would do that like a jillion times over again. That was so much fun," she added.Taylor Swift and Este Haim perform at the Eras Tour in August 2023.Kevin Winter/TAS23/GettyTheHaimsisters — Este,Danielle, 35, andAlana, 32 — have been friends with Swift for several years. The trio collaborated with Swift on songs and during Swift’sEras Tour.The group opened for her on select dates of the Eras Tour — and joined her onstage toperform their “No Body, No Crime” colloboration— something which the sisters described as “one of the most exhilarating things we’ve ever had the opportunity to experience.““It really felt like a dream,” Este told PEOPLE of getting to perform with Swift. “Not only was she so incredibly welcoming onstage, but her fans embraced us and sang every word.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Haim sisters have also supported the 14-time Grammy winner offstage, attending thefirst of two of her Eras Tour shows at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. They also made a cameo in Swift’s star-studded"Bejeweled” music videoin October 2022 and collaborated with Swift on aremix of their single “Gasoline"in February 2021.The “Summer Girl” band has also praised Swift for her work ethic on tour. Danielle discussed seeing Swift’s dedication to her work up close firsthand, saying, “seeing how hard she works is insane.“Taylor Swift performs with Este, Danielle and Alana Haim in August 2023.Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty"She never complains,” she continued. “She’s the most incredible performer, and so inspiring as a friend.”“She loves what she does,” Este added, noting that she would often spend time with them after her concerts too. “We’d play a show and she would just want to hang out after.“The band toldPEOPLEin December 2023 that despite her hectic work schedule, she still makes sure to prioritize her loved ones.“She has always put her friends before herself in every situation,” Alana said. “She’s the kind of friend that checks up on us for weeks after a tough breakup and is a shoulder to lean on.”

Este Haimhas nothing but praise forTaylor Swift!

The musician, 38, shared some insight into her close friendship with the “Fortnight” singer, 34, during a recent interview withFASHION,commending Swift on her musical “genius” while discussing the importance of female friendships.

“[Taylor’s] the best and she deserves every accolade that she’s ever had,” Este said of Swift in a video reshared onX (formerly Twitter). “She’s a true genius, and she’s also, like, the best friend and the best hang.”

“We had an amazing time at theUS Open… yeah I would do that like a jillion times over again. That was so much fun,” she added.

Taylor Swift and Este Haim perform at the Eras Tour in August 2023.Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty

Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty

TheHaimsisters — Este,Danielle, 35, andAlana, 32 — have been friends with Swift for several years. The trio collaborated with Swift on songs and during Swift’sEras Tour.

The group opened for her on select dates of the Eras Tour — and joined her onstage toperform their “No Body, No Crime” colloboration— something which the sisters described as “one of the most exhilarating things we’ve ever had the opportunity to experience.”

“It really felt like a dream,” Este told PEOPLE of getting to perform with Swift. “Not only was she so incredibly welcoming onstage, but her fans embraced us and sang every word.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The Haim sisters have also supported the 14-time Grammy winner offstage, attending thefirst of two of her Eras Tour shows at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. They also made a cameo in Swift’s star-studded"Bejeweled” music videoin October 2022 and collaborated with Swift on aremix of their single “Gasoline"in February 2021.

The “Summer Girl” band has also praised Swift for her work ethic on tour. Danielle discussed seeing Swift’s dedication to her work up close firsthand, saying, “seeing how hard she works is insane.”

Taylor Swift performs with Este, Danielle and Alana Haim in August 2023.Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty

“She never complains,” she continued. “She’s the most incredible performer, and so inspiring as a friend.”

“She loves what she does,” Este added, noting that she would often spend time with them after her concerts too. “We’d play a show and she would just want to hang out after.”

The band toldPEOPLEin December 2023 that despite her hectic work schedule, she still makes sure to prioritize her loved ones.

“She has always put her friends before herself in every situation,” Alana said. “She’s the kind of friend that checks up on us for weeks after a tough breakup and is a shoulder to lean on.”

source: people.com