On Wednesday, Selena Gomez was photographed checking out of her New York City hotel, following her attendance at the 2023 MTV VMAs the previous night.
The 31-year-old “Single Soon” singer opted for a more natural look, foregoing her glamorous makeup, and showcasing her natural complexion as she departed.
Additionally, Selena was seen wearing a dark wrist brace on her right hand, suggesting she may be dealing with a wrist injury. Notably, she gained attention for her reaction to Chris Brown’s VMAs nomination, which went viral.
The star graciously took a moment to snap a selfie with an excited fan while leaving the hotel.
The previous night, Selena Gomez attended a star-studded VMA’s after-party hosted by Diddy. She made a striking appearance in a deep purple corset-style mini dress paired with elegant heels.
Earlier in the evening, Selena garnered all the attention as she arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. She looked absolutely stunning in a plunging red Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with a floral pattern and fringe, revealing a nude under layer. The halter-neck dress had a unique vine-like fringe design towards the bottom, and Selena completed the look with strappy red heels.
For her hairstyle, she opted for her signature raven tresses parted in the middle and styled straight for the occasion.
Selena was a three-time nominee at the event, with nominations in the Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Afrobeats categories for her song ‘Calm Down’ featuring Rema. She took home the trophy in the Best Afrobeats Video category.
Throughout the night, Selena shared adorable moments with her friend Taylor Swift, including a warm hug. They also enthusiastically supported each other from the audience as they both received awards.
The 33-year-old Bad Blood hitmaker dominated the award ceremony by winning nine out of the 11 categories she was nominated for. When Gomez accepted her award, Swift couldn’t contain her excitement and was seen standing in the front row, encouraging others to join her in cheering for Selena.
During Taylor Swift’s first acceptance speech of the night, Selena was seen standing up as a sign of respect for her friend, even though others around her remained seated. This public display of support marked a notable reunion for the longtime friends.
Their friendship began in 2008 when they were both dating Jonas Brothers: Taylor was with Joe, while Selena was in a relationship with Nick.
Selena’s reactions at the MTV VMAs also drew significant attention on social media. Her visibly disgusted expression when Chris Brown’s name was announced as a nominee in the Best R&B category became a topic of discussion. In response to iHeartRadio AU sharing an Instagram video of Gomez reacting to Brown’s nomination, the two-time Grammy nominee commented with a nonchalant, ‘Who cares lol.’
Furthermore, Selena raised eyebrows for appearing confused and somewhat startled during Olivia Rodrigo’s performance. The 20-year-old artist staged a fake, dramatic stage malfunction as a nod to her music video for “Vampire,” which seemed to catch Selena off guard.
