Martin Short's Big Blunder Nearly Ruined Selena Gomez's Wedding

Legendary comedian and actor Martin Short made a huge mistake at friend and co-star Selena Gomez's wedding that almost ruined the celebration. Luckily, the issue was quickly resolved, and what could have been a disaster turned into a funny story.

In a guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on January 21, Short shared a hilarious story that took place at the wedding of his "Only Murders in the Building" co-star, Gomez. Short recounted that the wedding was "beautiful" and "perfect" until the reception.

Short was seated with his other co-stars, enjoying the celebration. After a few hours, however, his co-star Steve Martin bid him farewell. The celebration wasn't over, as Gomez and his new husband, Benny Blanco, hadn't cut the cake yet. Spotting a small, heart-shaped cake by their table, he proceeded to cut a slice to give to Martin, assuming there were cakes provided for each section in the reception.

"I cut the wedding cake, one side, cut it the other and then all the people in our group scream, 'Marty!'" Short said.

Turns out, it was the wedding cake after all!

A big part of the wedding reception is the couple slicing a piece of their wedding cake, but Short went ahead and did it for Gomez and Blanco without their knowledge. He attempted to fix it with his fork, but when that didn't work, he turned to fellow guest Paul Rudd and asked, "So, do we just leave?"

Fortunately, they didn't have to resort to a French exit. They called the attention of the wedding coordinator, who alerted the chef. The chef was shocked but was able to fix the problem. "They did surgery, but it ended up being like a Hollywood wedding cake, and that it was beautiful, but now it had a little work done," Short joked.

Gomez and Blanco began dating in 2023, and they tied the knot on September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. The ceremony was attended by the couple's friends and family, including several big names in the entertainment industry.

Apart from Short, Martin, and Rudd, other big-name attendees included Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Zoe Saldaña, SZA, and Cara Delevingne. DJ Mark Ronson provided the music, while rapper and singer Lil Dicky served as the officiant, as reported by Us Weekly.

A day before the ceremony, Gomez's "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars, Short and Martin, gave a hilarious speech while expressing how they grew to love the bride in the five years of working with her.

Short has forged a strong and genuine relationship with Gomez outside of their work. Short describes the singer as his "extra child" and also refers to himself and Martin as the singer's "weird uncles."

In an interview with Numéro in 2025, Gomez shared what it was like working with Short and Martin. "I just enjoy their company. Even when I'm just sitting on set waiting for something to happen and they're playing a game, there's a comfort in that, and I feel very protected and safe around them," she said.

Gomez also gushed over her co-stars in a post on Instagram, writing that the two gentlemen were "the most kind, gentle, warm, and powerful influences" in her life. "You have shown me a level of class, intellect and humor that doesn't seem to be easy to find anymore. You guys are truly best friends to me forever," she added.

"Only Murders in the Building" wrapped up its fifth season in October 2025, and fans will be ecstatic to know that the show will be returning for a sixth season.

The comedy-drama series follows neighbors Charles-Haden Savage (Martin), Oliver Putnam (Short), and Mabel Mora (Gomez), as they team up to investigate murders in their apartment building in New York. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the sixth season will take place in London, but no official release date has been announced as of now.

"Only Murders in the Building" seasons 1-5 are available to stream on Hulu.