Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Selena Gomez's Photobomb Chaos: Jake Gyllenhaal and Cate Blanchett Duck Out at the Emmys

Jake Gyllenhaal and Cate Blanchett found themselves awkwardly bending forward in their seats at the Emmy Awards to stay out of Selena Gomez ' picture

Selena Gomez Steals the Spotlight at the Emmy Awards

The highly anticipated 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday, with a star-studded lineup of nominees and winners in attendance. However, it was Selena Gomez who managed to steal the spotlight with her hilarious antics at the ceremony.

As the cameras rolled, Selena's fiancé Benny Blanco sat proudly by her side, while her Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin couldn't help but chuckle along with her silly behavior. But what caught everyone's attention was when Jake Gyllenhaal and Cate Blanchett found themselves awkwardly bending forward in their seats to avoid being photobombed by Selena.

They were reduced to fits of helpless laughter as they tried to oblige Selena, in a hilarious video that instantly went viral, taken by E! News

The usually poised actors were reduced to helpless laughter as they tried to oblige Selena, who was seated behind them with Steve Martin on one side and Benny Blanco on the other. The hilarious exchange was captured by E! News, leaving everyone in stitches.

'Can you drop down further?' Steve deadpanned, leaving Jake and Cate giggling uncontrollably as they complied. But Cate wasn't about to let Selena have all the fun – she playfully stuck one of her hands up, blocking the view of Selena's face. The camera crew frantically shouted 'hand's in the way!' but only made things worse for poor Jake and Cate.

The evening was filled with excitement as the nominees were announced, with a few surprise winners sprinkled throughout. But no one expected Owen Cooper to make history by becoming the youngest male actor to ever earn an Emmy at just 15 years old! He won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in Adolescence.

'Can you drop down further?' Steve deadpanned, leaving Jake and Cate giggling as they complied - though Cate then mischievously stuck one of her hands

Jake Gyllenhaal, however, wasn't so lucky – he lost out on the award for Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie to Stephen Graham for his powerful performance in Adolescence. But Jake did get to enjoy some quality time with Owen earlier that day, surprising him at his hotel room and presenting him with a 'lucky duck' ceramic figurine.

The Full List of Winners

Here's the complete list of winners from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards:

'No, put your hand down!' a man offscreen scolded her, which only made her and Jake laugh even harder: 'Hand's in the way! Hand's in the way!'

  • Best Drama Series: The Pitt
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt)
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower (Severance)
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance)
  • Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence
  • Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
  • Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)

Other notable winners include:

  • The Studio took home the award for Best Comedy Series
  • Seth Rogen won Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in The Studio
  • Steve Martin's Only Murders in the Building co-star Jean Smart won Best Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Hacks took home the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

At another point in the evening, Selena leaned forward to give Cate a hug from behind, which the Oscar-winning actress warmly returned

Behind-the-Scenes Drama

But it wasn't all smooth sailing at the Emmy Awards. There were reports of a heated argument between two production crew members, with one insider claiming that the tension was so high that they considered calling security.

However, sources close to the situation have since clarified that everything was resolved amicably and that the incident was simply a minor misunderstanding.

Selena, pictured with Benny at the Emmys, is an executive producer on Only Murders in the Building, which was nominated for best comedy series but lost to Seth Rogen's The Studio

Red Carpet Shenanigans

The red carpet was filled with A-list stars, but some of them seemed more interested in taking selfies than making meaningful statements. We spotted Jennifer Aniston posing for photos with her co-star Reese Witherspoon, while Brad Pitt tried to sneak a peek at his phone without being noticed.

Meanwhile, the always-dramatic Ryan Seacrest was seen schmoozing with the likes of Lady Gaga and Elton John, but we can't help but wonder what he's really thinking behind those bright blue eyes...

Jake was in contention for best lead actor in a limited series or movie for Presumed Innocent, in which he plays a man whose workplace lover is murdered leading him to become a suspect

The Verdict

All in all, it was a night to remember at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. With its mix of surprise winners, hilarious antics, and A-list glamour, this year's ceremony had something for everyone.

So who will be taking home the awards next year? Stay tuned, folks – we can't wait to find out!