An awards show moment featuring the stars of Only Murders in the Building has set the internet alight, but not for the reasons the show's producers might have hoped. A viral clip appears to show Selena Gomez's famous co-stars delivering a brutal on-camera snub.
The awkward incident unfolded at the recent Emmy Awards, where the hit Hulu show was nominated. As the camera panned to the trio—Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short—sitting together, fans expected a moment of united celebration.
Instead, what they saw was a moment of cold shoulders. The clip shows Gomez, 31, turning to speak to her two elder co-stars. In a move that has been labelled 'painfully awkward' by viewers, both Martin, 78, and Short, 73, seemingly stare straight ahead, completely ignoring the pop star turned actress.
Social media erupted instantly, with TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) users dissecting the few seconds of footage. One stunned fan commented, "The way they didn’t even flinch or look at her," while another wrote, "That was so uncomfortable to watch."
Loyal Fans Rush to Defend the Trio
However, many loyal supporters of the show were quick to jump to the defence of the veteran comedians. Many theorised that Martin and Short likely didn't hear Gomez speaking to them over the cacophony of the awards ceremony.
Others pointed to the trio's well-documented and incredibly close bond off-screen, suggesting the 'snub' was nothing more than a misunderstanding or a missed cue in a loud environment. The trio are famously tight-knit, often speaking glowingly of each other in interviews and lighting up red carpets together with their infectious chemistry.
This isn't the first time body language between the co-stars has been analysed. However, their consistent public support for one another strongly suggests this latest 'feud' is nothing more than a classic case of awards show chaos, proving that even in Hollywood, things aren't always as they seem.
