Selena Gomez’s Candid Reactions Steal the Spotlight at 2023 MTV VMAs
Selena Gomez, 31, had quite the night at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, and her candid reactions stole the show. During the event held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Gomez’s facial expressions made headlines as she watched the night’s performances and nominees. Her reactions quickly became a viral sensation.
At the start of the show, Gomez was among the attendees who appeared confused when Olivia Rodrigo intentionally created a stage malfunction during her performance of “Vampire.” Fans captured Gomez’s shocked expressions and shared them on social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter).
One fan captioned photos of Gomez’s reaction with, “Selena’s face while Olivia’s performance says it all.” Another fan humorously noted, “Not Selena Gomez covering her ears during Olivia Rodrigo’s performance.”
Gomez later clarified in the comments section of a BuzzFeed Celeb Instagram post that she was startled by a loud noise during Rodrigo’s performance. She also couldn’t hide her reaction when Chris Brown’s name was announced as one of the Best R&B nominees, scrunching her nose in response.
Despite the attention, Gomez maintained her down-to-earth attitude, responding to comments with a simple “Who cares lol.”
In the midst of the reactions, Gomez had a reason to celebrate. She won the VMA for Best Afrobeats for her song “Calm Down” with Rema. During her acceptance speech, Gomez thanked Rema for believing in her and expressed her gratitude to her fans and listeners.
This victory marked Gomez’s second VMA win, with her previous win being Best Pop Video for “Come and Get It” in 2013.
Gomez also shared some light-hearted moments on her Instagram Story, poking fun at herself and her bestie, Taylor Swift. Despite the reactions, the 2023 MTV VMAs were a night of celebration for both Gomez and Swift, with Swift earning nine awards, including Video of the Year for “Anti-Hero.”
Gomez, dressed in a stunning ruby red beaded floral gown, and Swift, channeling her Reputation era in a black Versace dress, left their mark on the awards show with their talent and candid moments.
In summary, Selena Gomez’s genuine reactions and her VMA win added a unique and entertaining dimension to the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, making her a memorable presence on the night of music and celebration.