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Before Taylor Swift<\/strong> <\/a>was an international pop star, she was a high school student in Tennessee aspiring to make it big. While her life has changed drastically since she released her debut self-titled album in 2006, one thing that has remained consistent is her longtime friendship with high school BFF Abigail Anderson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From appearing in Swift\u2019s music videos to attending her wedding to Travis Kelce<\/strong><\/a>, Us Weekly breaks down everything to know about Anderson and her lasting friendship with the \u201cAll Too Well\u201d singer.<\/p>\n While appearing on a 2009 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Swift explained that she met Anderson on the first day of their freshman year at Hendersonville High School in Tennessee.<\/p>\n Swift and Anderson hit it off after they sat next to each other in English class, marking the beginning of a decades-long friendship.<\/p>\n Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy Nashville Double Date With BFF Abigail and Her Husband<\/a><\/p>\n Anderson has always supported Swift\u2019s career, and she was even been mentioned in two of her songs.<\/p>\n Anderson was first mentioned in Swift\u2019s 2008 track \u201cFifteen,\u201d which was about their experiences of being in love for the first time while in high school. \u201cYou sit in class next to a red-head named Abigail \/ And soon enough you’re best friends \/ Laughing at the other girls,\u201d Swift sings. \u201cWho think they’re so cool \/ We’ll be out of here as soon as we can.\u201d<\/p>\n More recently, Anderson was mentioned in Swift\u2019s 2025 track \u201cRuin the Friendship.\u201d<\/a> In the song, Swift recalls Anderson calling her to tell her that their high school friend had passed away. \u201cWhen I left school, I lost track of you \/ Abigail called me with the bad news,\u201d Swift sings. \u201cGoodbye, and we’ll never know why.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to being named in two songs, Anderson has also appeared in three of Swift\u2019s music videos. She made her acting debut in the 2008 music video for “Picture to Burn\u201d and she appeared in the \u201cFifteen\u201d music video the following year.<\/p>\n Home footage with Anderson was also featured in the 2008 music video for \u201cI\u2019m Only Me When I\u2019m With You,\u201d and she appeared in a crowd in the 2013 music video for \u201c22.\u201d Her most recent appearance was in montage tour clips in Swift\u2019s 2016 music video for \u201cNew Romantics.\u201d<\/p>\n Additionally, Anderson appeared in Swift\u2019s 2020 documentary Miss Americana.<\/p>\n While Swift\u2019s friend group consists of many singers, actors and models, Anderson opted to pursue a more traditional job.<\/p>\n She currently works at the payment company Celero Commerce as the chief of staff for corporate development. The company\u2019s website<\/a> states that Anderson manages mergers and acquisitions and \u201csupports transaction planning and diligence execution.\u201d<\/p>\n Anderson previously worked at Patriot Angels, which is a nonprofit that provides pension assistance for veterans and military spouses.<\/p>\n A Guide to Taylor Swift Songs Inspired by Her Friends: \u2018Fifteen,\u2019 \u201922\u2019 and More<\/a><\/p>\n Anderson has been married twice, and Swift served as a bridesmaid<\/a> during her wedding to photographer Matt Lucier in September 2017. She confirmed that they later separated in 2021.<\/p>\n Following her divorce, Anderson wed Charles \u201cCharlie\u201d Berard<\/strong> in September 2022. It is not currently known if Swift served as a bridesmaid or attended the nuptials.<\/p>\n Anderson announced that she and Berard were expecting their first child together in July 2024. “I\u2019m having his babyyyy\u2026 \ud83d\udc99,\u201d she captioned an Instagram<\/a> post, referencing Swift’s song “But Daddy I Love Him.\u201d The announcement included a photo in which Anderson showed off her baby bump and cradled a box of Cheez-Its in her arm.<\/p>\n Swift showed her support in the comments section by writing, “When the internet says \u2018MOTHER\u2019 I feel like this pic is actually what they mean.”<\/p>\n Anderson later announced on August 16, 2024, that their son, Bennett, had arrived.<\/p>\n Longtime fans were delighted to see that Anderson was among the guests<\/a> at Swift and Kelce\u2019s reported wedding rehearsal dinner in New York City on July 2, 2026.<\/p>\n While the reported wedding on July 3, 2026, is expected to have about 1,000 guests, Page Six and ABC News reported that about 100 individuals were present for the rehearsal dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTaylor Swift and Abigail Anderson Met in High School<\/h2>\n
Abigail Anderson Is Mentioned in Some Taylor Swift Songs<\/h2>\n
Abigail Anderson Has Appeared in Taylor Swift\u2019s Music Videos<\/h2>\n
Abigail Anderson Works at a Payment Technology Company<\/h2>\n
Abigail Anderson Has Been Married 2 Times<\/h2>\n
Abigail Anderson Attended Taylor Swift\u2019s Wedding to Travis Kelce<\/h2>\n