Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Cuddle Up During Glamorous Date Night at Emmys 2024 (original) (raw)

The 'Only Murders in the Building' star was nominated for her very first Emmy Award for best actress in a comedy

Published on September 15, 2024 10:11PM EDT

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have stepped out for the 2024 Emmys!

Though the couple didn't walk the red carpet together on television's biggest night, the two were still dressed to the nines as they shared a few sweet moments inside the ceremony.

Gomez, 32, was fashioned in an inky black velvet custom Ralph Lauren Collection gown featuring a hand-embellished pavé neckline and fabric that pooled at the bottom to create an elegant train.

The Only Murders in the Building star decked out her look in eye-catching jewelry by Tiffany & Co., including a pair of drop earrings, bracelets and several rings. She and Blanco were seated next to her beloved friends and costars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, in the front row.

The two were seen holding hands while they enjoyed each other's company at the ceremony.

Gomez received her very first solo nomination for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her role as Mabel in the hit Hulu series.

(L-R) Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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When the Rare Beauty founder scored her nomination, she told The Hollywood Reporter that Martin and Short sent her a sweet surprise.

“I received flowers from [Martin Short and Steve Martin],” she told the outlet in August. “I’m in L.A., Marty’s always all over the world, and Steve is in New York. So, obviously, we can’t be together, but we’ll celebrate when we get back together again.”

In her September cover story interview with Vanity Fair, Gomez opened up about her relationship with Blanco and how it has expanded her view of love and the possibility of marriage.

The star has been publicly dating Blanco, 36, since December 2023 — years after they first collaborated on songs, including 2015's "Same Old Love" and 2019's "I Can't Get Enough."

"He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life," said Gomez. "He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything."

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