Selena Gomez was seen checking out of her New York City hotel on Wednesday, the night after attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
As she made her way out, the 31-year-old Single Soon hitmaker removed her makeup and revealed her natural skin.
Selena, who went viral for her reaction to Chris Brown’s VMA nomination, also appeared to be battling with a wrist issue, as she was wearing a dark wrist brace on her right hand.
Selena styled her dark hair in a side braid and adorned with a variety of gold gems. The celebrity gladly stopped outside to take a selfie with a fan.
The night before, she attended Diddy’s star-studded VMA after-party.
She looked stunning in a deep purple corset-style little dress and heels.
Selena was the center of attention earlier in the night when she arrived at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for the MTV Video Music Awards.
She looked stunning at the star-studded event in a plunging red Oscar de la Renta gown with a floral pattern, fringe, and a nude under layer.
Selena wore a gorgeous halter-neck dress with vine-like fringe at the bottom, along with strappy red heels.
She had her raven hair parted in the middle and fashioned straight for the occasion.
Selena was nominated for three prizes at the event, including Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Afrobeats for her song ‘Calm Down’ with Rema, and she won in the Best Afrobeats Video category.
She also shared several nice moments with her friend Taylor Swift, including a loving hug. As they received trophies, each cheered each other on from the audience.
The Bad Blood hitmaker, 33, dominated the awards presentation, winning nine of the eleven categories for which she was nominated.
While Gomez accepted her prize, Swift enthusiastically cheered her on, standing in the front row and urged others around her to cheer and support Selena.Meanwhile, during Swift’s first acceptance speech of the night, Selena was photographed rising up for her pal as a show of respect, while those around her stayed seated.
It was the first time the pals had seen one other in public in quite some time.
Taylor and Selena became acquainted in 2008, when they were both dating Jonas Brothers: Taylor dated Joe, and Selena dated Nick.
Selena also went viral for her reaction to Chris Brown’s name being read aloud at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Social media fans deconstructed her displeased expression after learning that the rapper was nominated in the Best R&B category Sunday night.
When iHeartRadio AU shared an Instagram video of Gomez sneering at Brown’s name, the two-time Grammy nominee responded, ‘Who cares lol.’
She also attracted eyebrows for appearing bewildered and afraid during Olivia Rodrigo’s performance, in which the 20-year-old staged a massive malfunction in reference to her Vampire music video.
In response to the online talks about her, Gomez took to Instagram and wrote, “I will never be a meme again.” I’d rather sit quietly than be dragged for being myself. Much love.