Selena Gomez Stunned as Only Murders in the Building Wins Big at SAG Awards
A Shocking Win for Selena and the Cast
Selena Gomez was left speechless when Only Murders in the Building won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on February 23rd. As presenters Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield announced the show’s victory, cameras captured Gomez’s stunned reaction—her mouth wide open in disbelief as she embraced her co-stars.
As she made her way to the stage, she was seen mouthing what appeared to be "I can’t talk" to her castmates. Once on stage, Gomez let the world know exactly how she was feeling.
“Wait, we never win—this is so weird!” she exclaimed, still in shock.
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Absence
While Gomez was ecstatic, her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short were noticeably absent from the awards ceremony. She humorously addressed their absence, saying:
“Marty and Steve aren’t here because, you know, they don’t really care.”
Despite the joke, she made sure to acknowledge their contributions:
“Oh, and thank you to Marty and Steve for helping raise me! But I genuinely am just so grateful—everybody, the writers, everyone deserves this. I take it home for all of us, and I’m bringing this back to New York for Season 5.”
Steve Martin’s COVID Diagnosis
One major reason for Steve Martin’s absence was his recent COVID-19 diagnosis. Just days before the ceremony, he revealed on Instagram that he had tested positive after attending SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special.
“Maya Rudolph came down with COVID—she did not come to the show with it. Marty came down with it. The SNL 50th COVID curse is real.”
Despite missing the event, Martin still celebrated a career milestone, winning his first-ever SAG Award at age 74 for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.
Martin Short’s Reflection on His SNL Days
Before the awards, Martin Short reflected on his early days at Saturday Night Live in an interview with Access Hollywood. He revealed that he once tried to quit during his first season:
“I remember during the fourth show going in, trying to quit, because I thought it was like final exams every week.”
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However, he was convinced to stay by executive producer Dick Ebersol, who told him:
“You're under contract. But if you make it to Christmas and still want to leave, we’ll let you.”
Short admitted that by Christmas, he had adjusted to the pressures of SNL and ultimately stayed on the show, shaping his legendary comedy career.
A Night to Remember
Despite unexpected challenges, the SAG Awards were a night of celebration and surprises for Only Murders in the Building. With the show's growing success, Selena Gomez and the rest of the cast are already looking forward to Season 5 in New York.
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