Selena Gomez Says She ‘Needed’ to Be Around ‘Kick Ass Gals’ at Taylor Swift’s 4th of July Party

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Taylor Swift brought back her iconic Independence Day party on Tuesday, July 4 — which was exactly what pal Selena Gomez needed.“Sometimes you need to be around empowering, kind and kick ass gals.

I needed that,” Gomez, 30, gushed via Instagram on Saturday, July 8, sharing snaps from the bash.The Only Murders in the Building star shared additional photos from the gathering on her Instagram Story, including a solo snap of Swift, 33, in her backyard.The Speak Now songstress has hosted an annual 4th of July gathering at her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, mansion since 2014 after purchasing the property one year prior.

Through the years, Swift has invited many of her besties — including Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne and Gomez — to toast the occasion with some fun in the sun.On Tuesday, Swift was joined by Gomez, the Haim sisters — Danielle, Alana and Este, respectively — and several other pals.“Happy belated Independence Day from your local neighborhood independent girlies