After confirming their relationship last month, Selena Gomez was spotted kissing her new boyfriend, Benny Blanco, backstage at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, where she was also seen sharing some tea with her best friend Taylor Swift.
Ravishing in red, Selena wore a custom Giorgio Armani gown that matched her JW Pei hobo bag and Christian Louboutin heels.
The 31-year-old singer and actress, who stars in Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and John Hoffman, was up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy but lost to Ayo Edebiri of The Bear.
Selena Gomez stuns in a vibrant red gown custom-made by Giorgio Armani for the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
As seen in Selena Gomez’s most recent red-carpet ensemble, red is a major trend at the moment. While the color gives off a powerful and sophisticated vibe, Sel looked happy and playful while posing on the red carpet in her Armani gown.
The Elegance of Selena’s Golden Globes Ensemble
The exquisite creation featured a fitted bodice with a halter neck, pleated details, and diamond cutouts, showing a glimpse of Sel’s midriff and cleavage. It was adorned with three black rosettes down the center, embellished with glittering crystals, and a black waistband to enhance the waist.
The gown’s bottom half featured a structured asymmetrical skirt with a retro-style high-low design. One side skimmed above her knees, while the other added volume, revealing the sheer black lining.
Selena Gomez’s red gown features an asymmetrical full skirt and diamond cutouts along the torso adorned with crystal-embellished black rosettes (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
A Touch of Glamour: Selena’s Jewelry Choices
Erin Walsh, Selena Gomez’s stylist, topped off her red outfit with exquisite Bulgari diamond pieces, giving the shiny ensemble even more glitz and glamour.
Her black-manicured fingers sparkled with 18kt white gold rings, including a $19,500 Fiorever ring and an $11,800 Fiorever piece, both featuring pavé diamonds. She also wore a $2,270 Serpenti Viper ring and a flower-shaped design.
She further accessorized her already glam appearance by stacking multiple bracelets on each wrist, including a diamond bracelet, a Fiorever coil bracelet, and a Serpenti watch.
Her dazzling jewelry was completed with a pair of Bulgari earrings affixed to her ears. Erin Walsh counts Anne Hathaway, Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Alba, and Sofia Carson as some of her high-profile celebrity clients.
Selena Gomez pairs her exquisite red gown with sparkling diamonds by Bulgari (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Selena’s Footwear and Makeup: Completing the Look
Creating a cohesive look, Selena Gomez slipped her feet into a pair of Christian Louboutin “Hot Chick” slingback pumps in red patent leather. The bold wavy slingback strap with V-shaped notches enhances the pump’s classic pointed-toe silhouette, finished with 4-inch stiletto heels.
When it came to her glam, Selena worked with Marissa Marino for her sleek updo, Tom Bachik for her Golden Glazed Fire nails, and Melissa Murdick for her doll makeup.
Selena Gomez slips her feet into a pair of Christian Louboutin Hot Chick slingback pumps in glossy red patent leather (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Melissa applied shades that complement the Armani creation to accentuate Sel’s dress’s elegant and playful mood.
Using Selena Gomez’s very own Rare Beauty makeup line, she applied the Liquid Highlighter in Transcend, Eyeshadow Stick in Compassion, and Liquid Blush in Hope.
Melissa shared a video clip of herself recreating Selena’s Golden Globes makeup look. In the short clip, she explained that, to prevent Gomez from looking “greasy,” she applied the liquid highlighter “across the cheek area, down the center of the nose, and just a touch above the brow at the temple,” avoiding the center of the face.
Selena Gomez pulls her raven tresses into a sleek center-parted updo and wears a full face of makeup from her Rare Beauty line (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
She then applied foundation on top, showing a “gorgeous sheen that comes through.”
“Instead of going for a very predictable red lip to compliment the dress, I wanted the dress to shine and I complimented it with shades on the eyes that were not just kind of boring browns” as “those can make you look washed out and drab.”
She used a burgundy shade for her eyes to brighten them up and flatter her skin tone.
She then created a flush across Selena’s entire cheek, creating a “feminine, soft, and pretty vibe that complements the sexiness of the dress she was wearing.”
Selena Gomez highlights her dark brown eyes with burgundy eyeshadow and mascara and wears soft pink lip color to complete her glam (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Selena Gomez and Boyfriend Benny Blanco Share Backstage Kiss
After confirming their relationship last month, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco made their relationship awards show official at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.
Although the new couple did not walk the red carpet together, Selena Gomez shared a series of photos from the event on her Instagram, including one that showed her kissing her new beau Benny Blanco backstage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
“I won,” she wrote in the caption.
Selena Gomez shared a photo of her seated on Benny Blanco’s lap while passionately kissing the record producer backstage at the 81st Golden Globe Awards (Credit: Selena Gomez / Instagram)
In another Instagram post, Selena shared a carousel of pictures, showcasing her ensemble and Bulgari jewelry and her photos with other celebrities like Florence Pugh and Meryl Streep.
She also included two sweet snaps of herself with Benny Blanco, who couldn’t keep his hands off the singer. They were seen hugging in one photo, while Blanco was pictured giving her a tight back hug while kissing her neck in another.
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Did Selena Gossip About Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet with Taylor Swift and Keleigh Sperry?
During the Golden Globes ceremony on Monday, Kylie Jenner allegedly prevented Selena Gomez from posing for a picture with her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Selena Gomez approached Taylor Swift and Keleigh Sperry’s table and appeared to spill some tea about Timothée and Kylie, leaving Swift and Sperry surprised.
@heyfomo.cz 🫣 do we have some tea over there? #goldenglobes2024 #selenagomez #taylorswift ♬ original sound – heyfomo.cz
Selena allegedly told them, “I asked for a picture with him and she said no.” Sperry, who’s married to actor Miles Teller, clarified, “ With Timothée?” Swift and Sperry appeared visibly taken aback when Selena nodded.
However, a source told US Weekly that “Selena didn’t speak with Kylie nor Timothée at The Globes, there was never any drama,” adding that she “never asked to take a photo” with her A Rainy Day in New York co-star.
Another source close to the actress exclusively told People that “she was absolutely not referencing anything about Timothee or Kylie” and that they “never even saw or spoke to them.”
Gomez addressed the issue directly by commenting on an E! News Instagram post, “Noooooo I told Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up. Not that that’s anyone business.”
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Chalamet also shut down the rumors and told TMZ he is “cool” with Selena Gomez. When asked if his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and his Rainy Day in New York co-star Selena Gomez had any “beef,” he said “No,” adding “We’re all good.”
Lip Reader Verifies Selena Gomez’s Golden Globes Whisper to Taylor Swift
Page Six reports that lip reader Jeremy Freeman “agrees” that Selena Gomez brought up Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet in her conversation with Swift and Sperry.
Freeman told the outlet Gomez told Sperry and Swift, “He didn’t want a picture with me. He said no.”
Selena Gomez’s Most Iconic Golden Globes Looks
Selena Gomez has consistently turned heads at the Golden Globe Awards with her impeccable fashion choices. Here’s a look at some of her most memorable ensembles over the years:
Selena Gomez’s Show-Stopping Valentino Gown at the 2023 Golden Globes
- Event: 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2023)
- Outfit: Selena graced the red carpet in a Valentino Fall 2022 Couture gown featuring a deep neckline and dramatic sleeves.
- Footwear: She completed her look with black Santoni platform heels.
Selena Gomez’s Cinderella-Inspired Look at the 2025 Golden Globes
- Event: 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2025)
- Outfit: Selena embraced a fairytale aesthetic in a custom baby blue Prada gown.
- Footwear: Blue satin Prada pumps.
Adriana Paz, Selena Gomez, Zoë Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón pose at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, with Selena stunning in a baby blue off-the-shoulder gown with structured pleats and a sweeping train, while the others showcase elegant black and vibrant orange ensembles (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)
Selena Gomez in J. Mendel and Jimmy Choo at the 2016 Golden Globes After-Party
- Event: InStyle and Warner Bros 73rd Annual Golden Globes Post-Party (2016)
- Outfit: Selena looked angelic in a blush-colored J. Mendel dress.
- Footwear: She paired the ensemble with silver Jimmy Choo heels.
These appearances highlight Selena Gomez’s evolving style and ability to captivate audiences with her fashion choices at the Golden Globe Awards.
Selena Gomez has long been a fan of Armani’s sophisticated designs, often turning to the fashion house for her most memorable red carpet moments. A decade before dazzling in her custom red Armani gown at the 2024 Golden Globes, she embraced a darker, more dramatic aesthetic in another Armani creation at the 2014 American Music Awards.
Braless Selena Gomez Looks Very Serious in Head-to-Toe Armani at 2014 AMAs
Still sticking to her mature sense of style, Selena Gomez once again looked very serious on the red carpet at the 2014 American Music Awards.
The actress and singer’s Armani Privé gown, although sexy and backless (and braless), channeled Morticia Addams, especially with the goth velvet panels at the waist and front.
Selena Gomez looked very serious at the 2014 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, on November 23, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Brian To / Dave Bedrosian / Apega / FayesVision / Future Image / WENN)
She styled her dress with an aging dark red lipstick and a center-part updo. Her gold geometric earrings and chain cuffs were the only things hinting at fun and youth in the ensemble.
Selena Gomez wearing gold geometric earrings from Neil Lane jewelry
Selena Gomez’s Armani Privé jersey-and-velvet gown from the back and the side
Selena has always looked serious on the red carpet, but maybe this time, it was in anticipation of her emotional performance at the 2014 AMAs. Watch Selena sing “The Heart Wants What It Wants” so intensely that it made Taylor Swift cry:
Selena’s blush gown during her performance was also a Giorgio Armani piece, so we naturally assumed that her shoes were by Armani as well, even though we could hardly see them underneath her gown’s floor-length hem.
Giorgio Armani sandals peeking out from under Selena Gomez’s Armani Privé gown
Giorgio Armani suede-and-PVC t-strap sandals on Selena Gomez
Our instinct proved to be true — Selena’s shoes are these Giorgio Armani sandals with clear PVC bands holding together the suede straps.
Giorgio Armani Suede-and-PVC T-Strap Sandals, $895
Check out more of the fashion at the 2014 AMAs. Khloé Kardashian, Jordin Sparks, Julianne Hough, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Heidi Klum, Bleona, and Zendaya also attended the event.