The internet goes crazy for lip-reading theories, and when you add any mega-stars into the mix, it's a surefire recipe for instant virality. People love speculating about what celebrities say just by watching their lips move. It's like a global game of detective, and when it involves the world's biggest stars, the excitement hits the roof.
At the 81st Golden Globe Awards, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift sparked internet buzz. It was rumored that Gomez mentioned Kylie Jenner not allowing her to take a picture with Timothée Chalamet. However, sources on Monday clarified that Gomez didn't whisper about Jenner. Despite the clarification, the whole incident has become a hot topic on the internet, creating a storm of discussion about what really happened.
Gomez and Swift were spotted while seemingly talking about something juicy.
The “Come & Get It” singer, Selena Gomez, approached Swift during the show, whispering something in her ear. In a video, Swift seems surprised by Gomez's words. Keleigh Teller, actor Miles Teller's wife, joined the conversation, asking a question to which Gomez emphatically nodded.
Another video from The Hollywood Reporter suggests Teller inquired about Timothée Chalamet, to which Gomez affirmed with a nod, leaving Teller visibly shocked. The interaction caught on video has stirred curiosity and discussions online.
What was Chalamet doing?
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The viral theory
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Lip readers agree that Gomez told Swift, “I asked for a picture with him and she said no,” with Teller seemingly mentioning “Timmy,” a nickname for Chalamet. Despite this, sources disagree that the trio discussed Jenner and Chalamet.
“She was absolutely not referencing anything about Timothée or Kylie,” an insider told People, who added that Gomez “never even saw or spoke to them.”
A source also disputed speculation to E! News: “It's not true she went up to them and asked for a photo... She never saw them.”
None of them have spoken about it, and that supposed comment from Gomez is fake.
Gomez, Swift, and Teller haven't commented on the viral incident, and Chalamet and Jenner also remain silent. Both Gomez and Jenner's reps haven't responded to any requests for comment. There's a fake screenshot circulating, falsely claiming Gomez addressed the situation.
In 2023, Gomez faced a similar situation when her facial expressions at the MTV Video Music Awards became a meme. She later expressed not wanting to go through that again and preferring to be herself without facing unnecessary criticism. she said, “I will never be a meme again,... I'd rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love.”
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