Martin Short's Cake Catastrophe Almost Derails Selena Gomez's Wedding Celebration
Selena Gomez's highly anticipated wedding to music producer Benny Blanco was nearly marred by an unexpected culinary crisis, courtesy of her Only Murders In The Building co-star Martin Short. The veteran actor, aged 75, recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to recount the shocking incident that unfolded during the star-studded September ceremony, providing a humorous twist to the festivities that had already captured public attention amid renewed social media buzz surrounding Gomez's past relationship with Justin Bieber.
The Fateful Fork Incident at the Lavish Reception
Short described the wedding as perfect and beautiful, with everything proceeding flawlessly until the evening reception. The event featured a grand setup complete with a stage, dance floor, and live musicians, creating an atmosphere of celebration. At the rear of the tent, individual seating areas with comfortable couches and chairs were arranged for groups, including the Only Murders In The Building cast and crew, which numbered approximately twelve attendees.
In a moment of confusion, Short noticed a small wedding cake positioned near their section. Assuming that multiple cakes had been provided for each area, he did not realise this was the actual centrepiece cake for the newlyweds. As the party progressed and fellow co-star Steve Martin, aged 80, prepared to depart, Short intervened with a fork in hand, insisting that Martin should not leave without a slice of wedding cake.
The Dramatic Discovery and Frantic Fix Attempt
Short proceeded to cut into the cake, slicing it from one side to the other, only to be met with horrified screams from the group shouting, "Marty!" The realisation quickly dawned that this was indeed the main wedding cake, a heart-shaped creation adorned with a "just married" decoration. A photograph displayed during the interview elicited gasps from the audience, highlighting the severity of the blunder.
Panic ensued as Short attempted to repair the damage with his fork, an effort he described as futile. The incident occurred roughly an hour before the cake was scheduled to be presented to the couple, prompting Short to jokingly ask actor Paul Rudd if they should simply make a swift exit. The situation required immediate intervention from the wedding coordinator, who summoned the chef to perform what Short likened to surgical repairs on the dessert.
The Aftermath and Selena's Eventual Awareness
Following the emergency fix, the cake emerged with a slightly altered appearance, which Short humorously compared to a Hollywood wedding cake that had undergone a little work. A subsequent photograph showed Gomez and Blanco sharing a kiss behind the restored cake, capturing the moment despite the earlier chaos. Short quipped that Steve Martin was so stunned by the incident that he gained colour, adding to the comedic retelling.
Despite efforts to conceal the mishap from Gomez, word eventually reached the bride. Short and Martin had agreed to keep the incident secret, with Martin suggesting they might inform her in a month. However, as Short was leaving the event, Gomez approached him and remarked, "Hey Marty, I heard you tried to eat my cake." The light-hearted exchange demonstrated Gomez's good-natured response to the unexpected turn of events.
Background on Gomez and Blanco's Union
The wedding took place on September 27, 2025, at a luxurious 70-acre private estate located just north of Santa Barbara, California. Gomez and Blanco, who announced their engagement in December 2024 with an Instagram post captioned "Forever begins now", celebrated their union after a relatively brief nine-month engagement. The ceremony was attended by numerous celebrity friends, including Gomez's close confidante Taylor Swift, adding to the glamour of the occasion.
This marriage marks a significant new chapter for Gomez, whose previous high-profile relationship with Justin Bieber was described by her as toxic and involving emotional abuse in a 2020 NPR interview. In contrast, her connection with Blanco, a Virginia native, blossomed from a professional collaboration. Although they initially met during Gomez's teenage years, neither recalled the encounter, and their friendship only developed after working together on the 2019 track I Can't Get Enough.
Romance eventually sparked during their collaboration on Gomez's August 2023 hit Single Soon, leading to their official confirmation as a couple by December of that year. Gomez has publicly declared Blanco as the best thing that's ever happened to me, underscoring the positive shift in her personal life. The wedding cake incident, while momentarily disruptive, ultimately became a memorable anecdote in what was otherwise a beautifully executed celebration of love and new beginnings.
