Selena Gomez nearly broke the internet after red carpet photos and clips from the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards hit social media. The singer and actress attended the ceremony on Monday, September 14, dazzling in a shimmering gold Louis Vuitton gown.
From her dress to her hairstyle, admirers were enamored with her entire look. As expected, however, critics also flooded comment sections, scrutinizing every detail of her appearance.
Styled by Erin Walsh, Selena Gomez looked stunning in a strapless Louis Vuitton gown embellished with shiny rectangular gold metallic pieces.
The figure-skimming design featured subtle shaping through the waist and hips, plus a gently flared mermaid hem that pooled elegantly at the floor. She wore her dark hair down in loose, soft, wavy layers, with a center part falling just past her shoulders in a natural, slightly tousled style.
Her accessories came courtesy of Tiffany & Co., including a Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock by Tiffany Feathers High Jewelry bracelet, matching earrings, and Schlumberger rings.
Fans Are Beyond Thrilled
Fans were especially thrilled to see Gomez wearing her hair down, with many noting that the styling reminded them of her older looks.
“Oh Selena hold on to this stylist TIGHT cuz this look ate,” one admirer wrote. More than one person described her as “radiant.”
“Selene Gomez! I love her new look,” another fan wrote.
“She finally remembered she’s THE Selena Gomez,” someone else wrote, prompting another user to reply, “We’re grateful for it.”
Gomez’s Husband Benny Blanco Is One ‘Lucky’ Guy
Gomez’s husband, Benny Blanco, also became part of the online conversation. Supporters called him the “luckiest guy” for marrying “one of the biggest stars in the world.”
Others, who have never warmed to the relationship, were simply glad he wasn’t accompanying Gomez on the red carpet, with one user writing that it was “everything we’ve prayed for.”
Critics Scrutinize Every Detail
Unfortunately, the criticism of Gomez’s look nearly matched the volume of compliments. Several online users targeted her face, claiming she had “ruined” it with Botox and fillers, while others speculated that her weight loss was due to Ozempic.
In red-carpet clips, viewers scrutinized every detail, with some claiming her eyes appeared misaligned and one even describing her as “terrifying.” But one fan offered a possible explanation, noting that Lupus medications can affect eye focus.
Selena Gomez has been public about her lupus diagnosis since 2015. Despite this well-known fact, some users still criticised her appearance harshly.
A Different Look From Last Year’s Emmys
At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Gomez arrived in a striking red gown with Benny Blanco by her side while wearing her hair in a sleek ponytail, a noticeably different look from this year’s softer styling.
That appearance also generated plenty of online conversation, with critics targeting both Gomez and Blanco. As this year’s reaction proved once again, no matter what Gomez wears, the internet is almost guaranteed to have something to say. If not about her, then her husband.
