The 'Only Murders in the Building' star hilariously predicted her reaction to losing the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and her practiced moves have become an internet sensation.
- September 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - The 2024 Emmy Awards brought a plethora of unforgettable moments, but none as endearing and viral as the clip of Selena Gomez's reaction to losing her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Although the award ultimately went to Jean Smart for her role on "Hacks", the internet couldn't stop buzzing about Gomez's perfectly anticipated losing face.
Just days before the Emmys, Gomez appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" with her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short. During the show, Gomez revealed her hilariously practiced reaction to losing the coveted award, inspired by Jennifer Aniston's Rachel Green from the iconic TV show "Friends". Taking cues from Rachel's coaching of Joey on how to gracefully lose at the fictional Soapy Awards, Gomez nodded slowly, clapped appreciatively and mimed, "She should've won," to her co-stars.
The actress later confirmed the inspiration on her Instagram Story, posting a side-by-side clip comparing her rehearsed reaction to Aniston's instructions. "Facts. @jenniferaniston taught me too lol," Gomez wrote, delighting her fans who quickly drew parallels to the "Friends" episode.
Fans on social media couldn't get enough of the uncanny resemblance and hilarious foresight. One person remarked, "i'm cracking up, she's the funniest woman out there," while another said, "She needs the best actress award just for THIS performance alone."
The viral moment was only enhanced when John Leguizamo, during the award show, gave Gomez a special shout-out for being one of the Latinx nominees, lovingly joking that she had been "carrying Steve Martin and Martin Short for three whole seasons" of the hit Hulu series.
Gomez didn't let the loss dampen her spirits. She shared an adorable video on her Instagram Stories of her nieces cheering her on from home, exclaiming "tia, tia," the Spanish word for "aunt." She captioned the video, "My goddaughter made my night ... I'm also Tia by the way," showcasing her joy and gratitude despite not winning the Emmy.
Indeed, Selena Gomez's gracious reaction, both rehearsed and genuine, not only highlighted her comedic timing but also her unwavering grace, endearing her even more to fans and viewers worldwide. Winning or losing, her star power shines bright.
