Well, it looks like Selena Gomez didn’t hold back at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, throwing out a sly dig that’s sure to get the internet buzzing.
While presenting Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series alongside her Only Murders in the Building co-stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Gomez served up a cheeky “childless cat lady” jab—a term that’s become a hot topic thanks to her bestie Taylor Swift’s latest dust-up with Donald Trump.
Martin and Short, known for their legendary back-and-forth roasts, were already in fine form. Martin teased Short with a crack about looking like a “fallen and can’t get up” infomercial star, while Short fired back by calling Martin a “former women’s tennis champion.” But Gomez had her own zinger locked and loaded and said, “And let me say what an honor it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies.”
Selena Gomez makes a joke reference to Taylor Swift’s “Childless Cat lady” IG post. pic.twitter.com/Vi9GMv4hlq
— Selena Gomez Updates (@SGchartupdate) September 16, 2024
Now, this wasn’t just a random joke—there’s some context here. Gomez, who recently shared that she’s unable to carry her own children due to health issues, might’ve been poking fun at herself, but it also seemed like a wink toward Taylor Swift’s ongoing political drama. Swift, ever the social media firestarter, recently embraced the “childless cat lady” label after Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, made some widely criticized remarks about women without children. Swift, of course, turned the insult into a rallying cry, posting pics with her beloved cat.
TAYLOR SWIFT ENDORSEMENT pic.twitter.com/L4V7z0DRcq
— Leah Litman (@LeahLitman) September 11, 2024
Swift’s public endorsement of Kamala Harris only poured more gasoline on the fire, igniting a storm on social media. But while some Swifties cheered on their queen, Trump clapped back with his own dig, saying he likes “Mrs. Mahomes much better”—a nod to Swift’s new friendship with Brittany Mahomes, which also hasn’t gone unnoticed. Others were also quick to criticize the singer.
Taking political advice from billionaire celebrities is stupid.
You have nothing in common with people like Taylor Swift.
She’s voting based off of vibes while you struggle to feed your family. You’re not the same. pic.twitter.com/J523y0RCrU
— Alexandra Lains (@realalexlains) September 12, 2024
“Screw you, Taylor Swift,” @megynkelly goes off on Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. pic.twitter.com/QXtf3eoQ3L
— Tucker Carlson Network (@TCNetwork) September 13, 2024
BREAKING: Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris may turn more voters away than it attracts, according to a new post-debate poll from YouGov.
8% of voters said Swift’s endorsement is either “somewhat” or “much more likely” to convince them to cast their ballot for Harris.… pic.twitter.com/YM0PoCa54t
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) September 15, 2024
Let’s be real: these two know how to make waves, whether it’s politics or pop culture. And it looks like they’ll keep riding them all the way to the next headline.
