SAG Awards 2025: Selena Gomez’s unfiltered reaction after ‘Only Murders’ win surprises everyone

SAG Awards 2025 witnessed a moment of surprise and amusement when Selena Gomez and her co-stars took home the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Only Murders in the Building.

The pop star and actress, visibly stunned, shared an unfiltered reaction that quickly became a highlight of the evening.

Selena Gomez’s Shocked Reaction Goes Viral

When presenters Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield announced Only Murders in the Building as the winner in the comedy ensemble category, Selena Gomez appeared utterly dumbfounded.


As she stood with her castmates, she mouthed, “What?”, capturing the sheer surprise of the moment. The show triumphed over strong contenders, including Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Shrinking, as mentioned in a repor by E! News.

Dressed in a custom navy Celine gown, accessorized with drop earrings and a bold red lip, the 32-year-old actress made her way to the stage alongside Michael Cyril Creighton, Molly Shannon, and Richard Kind.

With wide eyes and an astonished expression, she turned to her co-stars and asked, “Do I have to talk? I can’t talk.”

A Humorous Speech That Had the Audience Laughing

Despite her initial hesitation, Selena Gomez delivered a heartfelt yet humorous acceptance speech, leaving the audience entertained.

“Wait, we never win. This is so weird,” she said, still processing the unexpected victory.

She also took a moment to address the absence of her legendary co-stars, Martin Short and Steve Martin, both of whom play pivotal roles in the acclaimed Hulu series.

“Well, Marty and Steve aren’t here because, you know, they don’t really care,” she joked, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Gomez then expressed her gratitude, acknowledging her co-stars’ mentorship and guidance.

“Thank you to Marty and Steve for helping raise me. I genuinely am just so grateful to everybody—the writers, the entire team. Everyone deserves this, and I take it home for all of us.”

Looking Ahead to Only Murders in the Building Season 5

As she wrapped up her speech, Selena Gomez hinted at the much-anticipated next chapter of Only Murders in the Building. “I’m bringing this back to New York for season five,” she announced, sparking excitement among fans.

She closed with a heartfelt message: “Thank you so much. I’m so grateful. Thank you, SAG-AFTRA. Thank you to everybody. I love you.”

Her win at the SAG Awards 2025 adds another milestone to her flourishing career. In addition to her television triumph, Gomez was also nominated in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Emilia Pérez.

FAQs

Who won Best Picture SAG 2025?

Conclave makes a powerful impact. The thriller about selecting a new pope claimed the top film award, while Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet earned individual accolades.

Who chooses SAG winners?

Award nominations are determined by two committees—one for film and one for television—each consisting of 2,100 randomly selected union members. The full membership, which numbered 165,000 as of 2012, then votes to decide the winners.