Taylor Swift Steals the Spotlight: Emotional Hug for BFF Ashley Avignone Sparks Buzz During NYC Birthday Bash!

 

Taylor Swift gave her bestie Ashley Avignone a massive hug during the stylist’s birthday celebrations in New York City.

A photo posted to Avignone’s Instagram on Sunday showed her posing with the pop superstar in front of her colorful cake, which read, “Ash is 25 (again).”
Taylor Swift hugs best friend Ashley Avignone in birthday post
Taylor Swift gave her BFF Ashley Avignone a massive hug during the stylist’s birthday celebration on Saturday. Instagam/ashavignone
Ashley Avignone blowing out candles.
The designer took to Instagram Sunday to share pictures from her dinner. Instagam/ashavignone
“Happy birthday to me, emphasis on the *happy* 😆,” the designer captioned the carousel, which also included a shot of her making a wish before blowing out her candle.

According to People, Avignone’s celebration was held on Saturday at the exclusive members club Chez Margaux in the Meatpacking District.

Earlier in night, Swift, 35, and her beau, Travis Kelce, were photographed holding hands while seemingly walking to her BFF’s birthday dinner.
Taylor Swift, Scott Kingsley Swift, Ashley Avignone, Brittany Mahomes, and Alana Haim cheer while watching the Kansas City Chiefs play the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
“Happy birthday to me, emphasis on the *happy* 😆,” Avignone captioned the carousel. Getty Images
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen on December 28, 2024 in New York City.
According to People, Avignone’s birthday dinner took place at Chez Margaux in New York City on Saturday. GC Images
The 14-time Grammy winner stunned in a black mini dress, black coat and Louis Vuitton platform heels, while the Kansas City Chiefs star, 35, wore a red denim set and white T-shirt.

The couple also stepped out for a double date with pals Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley at BondST restaurant in midtown on Friday.

An insider told Page Six that Kelce and Swift are expected to enjoy each other’s company in NYC throughout the weekend since the NFL star doesn’t have to attend practice until Monday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce head out for a date night in New York City.
The “Lover” songstress was spotted in NYC with Travis Kelce on Saturday. TheImageDirect.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen on December 28, 2024 in New York City.
They were photographed holding hands while on a date night. GC Images
The Chiefs next game against the Denver Broncos is on Jan. 5.

Swift, meanwhile, has a lot more time on her hands since wrapping up her record-breaking Eras Tour earlier this month.

We were told that the hitmaker was feeling “burnt out” after touring for a year and a half and was “definitely looking forward to some downtime.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce head out for a date night in New York City.
It appears they were heading to Avignone’s celebration in the Meatpacking District. TheImageDirect.com
Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively look on before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Swift has more time on her hands to spend time with family and friends after wrapping up her record-breaking Eras Tour in early December. Getty Images
Another source told Page Six that the “Cruel Summer” singer was preparing to settle into her WAG era and plans to reside primarily in Tennessee.

“It looks like this may be Taylor’s domestic era,” an insider told us last week. “It also looks like Taylor is going to make Nashville more of a home base than LA or NY since it’s closer to Kansas City, and her mom, Andrea, loves [Nashville], too.”

Swift and Kelce quietly started dating in the summer of 2023 and went public with their romance at a Chiefs game that September.