Kaylah Walton
Zendaya recently went viral for her humorous reaction to Selena Gomez‘s fiancé, Benny Blanco, at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
During a brief intermission in the lengthy ceremony, the well-known actress had a memorable encounter as she interacted with other guests and nominees.
When Zendaya got up to socialize, she was surprised as Blanco and Gomez quietly approached her from behind. A video shared by The Hollywood Reporter captured her startled reaction as she turned around, her expression a mix of surprise and an endearing nervous grin.
Fans quickly noticed her reaction, with some humorously suggesting she appeared “completely terrified” of Blanco, adding to the amusing nature of the moment.
Even as the interaction felt slightly awkward, Zendaya, Gomez, and Blanco navigated past it, with the couple maneuvering around Zendaya‘s impressive dress while holding hands.
Both Zendaya and Gomez were prominent figures at the Golden Globes, each receiving notable nominations.
Zendaya was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Luca Guadagnino‘s *Challengers*, while Gomez was nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her performance in *Emilia Perez*.
Though Zendaya lost to Demi Moore for *The Substance*, and Gomez was surpassed by her *Emilia Perez* co-star, Zoe Saldana, both actresses had standout moments during the event.
Entertaining Moments with Glaser
Host Nikki Glaser took advantage of the situation to engage with Gomez and Blanco.
In her opening remarks, she humorously teased the couple about their new engagement.
“A double nominee tonight for Emelia Perez and *Only Murders*, and she’s attending with her fiancé, Benny Blanco. He is here thanks to the genie who granted him that wish,” Glaser quipped.
This line drew laughter from both Blanco and Gomez, indicating they enjoyed the playful exchange.
