Everyone knows Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are BFFs, so why did Taylor end up in floods of tears.

Selena Gomez
(Matt Sayles/Invision/PA)

Selena took to the stage at the AMAs to perform her new song The Heart Wants What it Wants and, while she was struggled fighting back the tears, Taylor Swift found it harder to hold it together.

The track was a sensational ballad about her rocky relationship with ex Justin Bieber and Selena’s emotional performance was perfect and heartbreaking all at the same time – and there wasn’t a dry eye in sight.

Selena Gomez
(Matt Sayles/Invision/PA)
Selena Gomez
(Matt Sayles/Invision/PA)

But was what more endearing than Selena mouthing: “Thank you, Jesus,” at the end of her performance or Taylor sitting tear-eyed throughout, was this hug that happened when Selena returned to her seat.

And this kiss Taylor gave Selena when she was announced the winner of Dick Clark Award for Excellence.

With friends like these, who needs Justin Bieber?