Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Absent From Actor Awards

Selena Gomez and her husband, Benny Blanco, did not attend this evening’s Actor Awards ceremony and the while many fans expected to see the couple on the red carpet, Gomez instead shared a glimpse of her quiet night at home through her Instagram Story and the post confirmed her absence and quickly sparked questions online about why she was not present at the major industry event.

Co Stars Will Miss the Ceremony

Gomez was not the only familiar face missing at her only Murders in the Building reunion; Steve Martin and Martin Short, her co-stars on that series, also decided not to attend following heartbreaking news of Short’s daughter’s passing earlier in the week; their grief likely overshadowed any consideration for public appearances or celebrations.

Family Statement After Tragic Loss

Katherine Hartley Short has passed away, and her family shared their deep sorrow in a public statement shared with People. Their message described Katherine as someone who brought light and joy into everyone’s lives; additionally they acknowledged they are grieving together as a unit while offering one another support in this difficult time.

Nomination for Only Murders in a Building

Gomez remains nominated at this year’s Actor Awards despite her absence, with she and the cast of Only Murders in the Building recognized in the category for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Hulu mystery comedy continues to receive strong industry support; already it was renewed for another season indicating its ongoing success. Recently, Gomez has put more of an emphasis on her acting career. Beyond Only Murders in the Building, she has appeared in Emilia Perez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place projects – reflecting an evident career shift.

Why Selena Gomez Opted for Acting Over Pursuing Her Music Career

Gomez opened up to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about why she decided to transition away from music and focus more on acting instead and she mentioned feeling exhausted from all the pressure associated with being a pop star, while acting allowed her to connect more deeply with characters while exploring diverse emotions and relationships; acting was ultimately more fulfilling for Gomez than always being at center stage with her own life story

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