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Selena Gomez Reacts to Taylor Swift Potentially Doing Only Murders in the Building Cameo

Taylor Swift’s bestie Selena Gomez exclusively told E! News her thoughts on the possibility of the “Shake It Off” singer making a surprise appearance on Only Murders in the Building.

By Bentley Maddox Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM
| Updated Aug 28, 2024 10:45 AM
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Maybe Only Murders in the Building has a blank space on the call sheet for Taylor Swift.

Selena Gomez and her costars Steve Martin and Martin Short have some thoughts on if the “Karma” singer—fresh off the European leg of her Eras Tour—will make an appearance in a future episode of their hit series.

“You’re hilarious,” Selena told E! News correspondent Will Marfuggi in an exclusive interview airing Aug. 27. “She's a little busy, you guys.” 

But the Rare Beauty founder teased it could be her wildest dream come true to have Taylor make a cameo, adding to the show’s all-star cast lineup including Meryl Streep, Melissa McCarthy, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria.

“Oh dear,” the 32-year-old said. “I love that.”

While Selena—who is nominated for her first acting Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy this year—did not confirm whether or not her friend Tay will make an appearance, her fellow castmates had some fun with the suggestion.

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“Listen, she calls us every day,” Steve joked of Taylor. “Here—she’s calling right now. Ahh I’ll take it later.” 

Martin chimed in by saying, “No, I was talking to Taylor around 3:00 a.m.” (For more from Selena, Steve and Martin, tune into E! News tonight, Aug. 27 at 11 p.m.)

All jokes aside, the Father of the Bride actor had praise to heap upon the longtime besties.

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“Here's how I unite Taylor Swift and Selena,” Steve continued. “Taylor Swift handles everything perfectly and so does Selena. In the situations I've seen—politically, trolls, everything—she just seems to have a wisdom about how to do something quietly, effortlessly. And I know that you have to think about these things.”

In response to her costar’s kind words, Selena appeared sentimental and said, “I wish I was recording that to send to her.”

And this isn’t the first time the Only Murders actor and co-creator has gushed over the Wizards of Waverly Place alum.

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“When we first met Selena, she was already self-possessed and dignified and sophisticated,” Steve told E! News at the Aug. 22 Los Angeles premiere of season four, which hits Hulu Aug. 27. “If anything, we've just seen that creep up a little bit, as it should with maturity. But she was already there—a real person we admired and respected.”

And the feeling is mutual, as Selena responded during the joint interview, “It's just been a joy to have people I can look up to and just be reminded that life is good."

In the spirit of beautiful friendship, read on for a look back at Selena and Taylor’s best moments through the years.

Summer Selfie

Selena shared this pic with her BFF days after they reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs.

Kisses

Taylor kisses her bestie.

VMAs Reunion

The two reunite at the 2023 event.

Fourth of July 2023

The pair celebrate Independence Day together with friends at Taylor's party.

Independence Day Selfie

The two pose for a pic at Taylor's 2023 party.

Selena Turns 30

Selena celebrates her 30th birthday with friends, including Taylor, 32.

Selena's 30th Birthday

Selena writes on her Instagram, "30, nerdy and worthy."

Selfie Sisters

"I'm grateful for those I surround myself with. And this woman right here happens to be one of my favorites. Love our tradition and I love you," wrote the "Hands to Myself" singer in a sweet Instagram pic posted the day after their reputation show.

reputation Duet

Reuniting onstage for the "Look What You Made Me Do" singer's Rose Bowl concert, the longtime besties serenade the crowd with Gomez's hit "Hands to Myself."

Sharing the Stage

They share a sweet moment onstage at Taylor's reputation tour concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. in May 2018.

Grammys Dates

The two arrive at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

So Many Hugs!

The BFFs hug at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Power of Three

During the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iconic pair pose with "Starlight" singer Serayah.

Hugs!

The two embrace during the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

iHeartRadio BFFs

The "Bad Liar" singer gives her bestie a tight hug backstage of the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards. That night, Swift won four awards—Female Artist, Tour, Meme-able Moment and Album—and Gomez won TripleThreat.

1989 Tour Fun

The two perform onstage during Swift's 1989 tour show in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, 2015.

VMAs Dates

They also hit up the 2015 MTV VMAs.

Camila's Girl Group

"Happy birthday my nugget. #girlsnighttothefullest," writes the "Wolves" singer on Instagram for Cabello's special day.

Birthday Bash

In celebration of Camila Cabello's 18th birthday in 2015, the "Havana" singer surrounds herself with famous friends, including the "Delicate" pop star, the "Back to You" singer, Jaime KingHailee SteinfeldSarah HylandJoey KingHayley Williams and the Haim sisters.

More AMAs Love

The two hang out at the 2014 American Music Awards.

Mermaid Style

They know they both got it.

Met Gala Besties

The two hang out at the 2014 Met Gala, as seen in this Instagram video.

Back in the Day...

Taylena joins Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Out of the Woods

Are they out of the woods yet? In a funny Instagram post, the besties pose in major greenery and joke about Swift's 2016 hit.

Goofy Gals

At the 2011 American Music Awards, the stars have some fun and make their 3-D glasses and neon sticks look glamorous.

AMAs Love

The singers hang out at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Cinderella Story

Taylena look adorable at the premiere of Another Cinderella Story in 2008.

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