At the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Selena Gomez couldn’t help but inject some humor into the event, especially with the ongoing drama involving her close friend Taylor Swift and Donald Trump.
Gomez joined her “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short on stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
The comedic banter began when Martin Short, 74, joked about Martin, 79, looking like he’s “fallen and can’t get up.”
Martin then playfully remarked that Short resembled a “former women’s tennis champion.”
Not missing a beat, Gomez responded with a cheeky comment, saying, “And let me say what an honor it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies.”
This quip seemed to be a nod to her own recent personal revelations and current events.
Taylor Swift’s Instagram Stir
Taylor Swift made waves on social media earlier this week when she took to Instagram to show her support for Kamala Harris after a presidential debate.
Swift used the term “childless cat lady,” echoing controversial remarks from Republican VP nominee JD Vance.
This reference sparked a wave of support online, with fans rallying behind Swift.
In her post, Swift posed with her Ragdoll cat, Benjamin Button, adding a personal touch to her message.
Her endorsement drew praise from many, especially after some Swifties criticized her for her previous association with Brittany Mahomes despite Mahomes’ support for Trump.
In response, Trump remarked that he preferred “Mrs. Mahomes” over Swift.
What to Expect from the 76th Annual Emmys
The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15. Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will make history as the first father-son duo to host the ceremony.
The Levys, who won Emmys for their work on “Schitt’s Creek” in 2020, expressed their excitement about hosting this year’s event in a real theater.
This year’s Emmys are notable for their impressive nominations.
“The Bear” has set a new record for comedy series nominations with 23, surpassing “30 Rock’s” previous record.
In the drama category, “Shōgun” leads with 25 nominations.
Notable Nominations and Firsts
Selena Gomez is making waves with her first nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Only Murders in the Building.”
She expressed her gratitude, stating she felt “honored and insanely grateful.”
Kristen Wiig also received dual nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for “Palm Royale” and Best Guest Actress for hosting “Saturday Night Live.”
Wiig’s reaction was one of disbelief and joy, celebrating the achievements of all involved in her nominated projects.
The nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series include “Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks,” and “The Bear,” among others.
For Outstanding Limited Anthology Series or Movie, “Baby Reindeer” leads the pack.
The Emmys Lineup
In drama series categories, “Shōgun” emerged as the winner for Outstanding Drama Series, with Hiroyuki Sanada winning Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the same show.
In the comedy series categories, “Hacks” took home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series, and Jean Smart was named Outstanding Lead Actress for her role.
The 2024 Emmys will air live on September 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.