Selena Gomez celebrates her little sister Gracie’s milestone with touching throwback photos and a heartfelt message that shows their unbreakable bond.

The Birthday Girl Turns 12!

Selena couldn’t wait to shower her baby sis with love on her special day! On Thursday, Gracie Elliot Teefey hit the big 1-2, and her famous big sister went all out with the sweetest Instagram tribute ever.

The carousel of photos took us on a journey through their relationship, starting with the tiniest baby Gracie getting a gentle kiss from big sis Selena. Talk about melting hearts!

Sister Bond That Keeps Growing

These two are seriously close! The photos show their relationship blossoming through the years – from matching PJ parties to cozy blanket snuggles.

It’s clear Selena takes her big sister role seriously.

Gracie is Selena’s half-sister through mom Mandy Teefey and Selena’s stepdad Brian.

Despite the age gap (Selena’s now 32!), these two have built something really special together.

Red Carpet Memories & Everyday Moments

Remember when little Gracie made her red carpet debut? Selena proudly brought her then 6-year-old sister to the Frozen 2 premiere – a major milestone captured in the birthday post!

But it’s not just the glam moments that count. Selena shared snapshots of their regular sister dates too – beach nights, oceanside meals, and just hanging out. The everyday stuff that really builds a relationship.

Pop Culture Connections

The post reveals Gracie’s got great taste in music! There’s an adorable video of little Gracie excitedly telling Selena to watch Taylor Swift’s “The Man” music video.

And get this – Selena even included a FaceTime screenshot between Gracie Teefey and singer Gracie Abrams! Talk about a cool big sister making introductions!

Selena’s Heartfelt Message

“Happy birthday to my baby sissy. As I cry while writing this, my heart melts because I know you know I’m always on your side. No matter what. I love you, baby girl,” Selena wrote.

You can feel the emotion in her words – this isn’t just sisterly love, it’s a promise of lifelong protection and support.

Celebrity Friends Join the Celebration

The comments section quickly filled with birthday wishes from Selena’s famous friends. Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins called the duo “the sweeeetest” while Ashley Park wrote “Ultimate cuties.”

Makeup artist Hung Vanngo and hairstylist Orlando Pita also jumped in with sweet birthday messages for the lucky 12-year-old.

Looking at these photos, one thing’s crystal clear – Gracie might have a superstar sister, but to Selena, Gracie is the real star of the show.