Selena Gomez knows how to get people talking. At the 2025 Emmys, the star singer was caught on camera sharing a juicy moment, this time with her fiancé, Benny Blanco.
The moment went viral within hours. One quick glance at her co-star Martin Short, a soft “aww” expression, and then the whisper to Benny: “Marty’s texting Meryl.” That is all it took for social media to explode.
It all started when Deadline posted the video on X. In it, Selena is seated next to Benny, looking radiant but focused. When Martin Short, her “Only Murders in the Building” co-star, smiles down at his phone, Selena reacts instantly. She nudges Benny and lets him in on the moment.
Deuxmoi / IG / Turns out that Selena Gomez is pretty damn good at gossiping!
The reason it struck a chord? Because this isn’t Selena Gomez’s first rodeo with whisper-gate. If you remember back in January 2024 at the Golden Globes, Selena got caught whispering to Taylor Swift. That clip also blew up, thanks to Taylor’s jaw-dropping reaction, and everyone is burning with curiosity about what Selena had said.
Fans went wild speculating. Rumors flew about Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. People thought Selena had asked Timmy for a photo, and Kylie blocked it. But Selena wasn’t having any of that. She quickly shut the rumor down by jumping into the comments on E! News’ Instagram and wrote, “Noooooo, I told Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up. Not that that’s anyone’s business.”
Meryl, Marty, and the Ongoing Rumor
Of course, that only made people more curious. And when Meryl Streep and Martin Short were spotted holding hands at the Only Murders Season 4 premiere later that year, fans did the math. Two friends? Hooking up? It didn’t take long before everyone assumed the mystery hookup was none other than Meryl and Marty.
Neither Meryl nor Martin has confirmed anything. Selena hasn’t either. But the internet thrives on breadcrumbs, and this year’s Emmys moment felt like a fresh trail. The fact that Selena Gomez might still be talking about Meryl and Martin just sent fans into another frenzy.
However, what really sold the moment was Selena’s face. That soft expression when she looked at Martin. The smile that followed. The way she leaned in to Benny Blanco, like they were in their own little world.
Selena and Benny Keep It Real
The chemistry between Selena and Benny also didn’t go unnoticed. They have been together for almost a year now, and the body language at the Emmys told us everything we needed to know. They are close, comfortable, and totally in sync. It is rare to see that kind of connection in the spotlight, but they wear it well.
Deuxmoi / IG / Selena Gomez bonding with her fiancé, Benny Blanc,o is the sweetest thing netizens adore.
As for Martin Short? He had the grin of a man texting someone who makes him feel happy. Fans zoomed in on that smile and made memes, screenshots, and even reaction gifs. One user tweeted, “His big ass smile while texting her omg.” Another joked, “She is always at the scene of the crime, omg love her.”
People aren’t watching for scandal. They are watching for warmth. For the feeling that even in a room full of stars, someone is just being real. Selena Gomez whispers to her fiancé at the Emmys the same way anyone would at a family wedding or work party.
