Zendaya’s reaction to seeing Selena Gomez’s fiancee, Benny Blanco, goes viral at Golden Globes

Zendaya’s unexpected and hilarious reaction to seeing Selena Gomez’s fiancee, Benny Blanco, at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards is rapidly going viral across social media.

The famous actress had an unforgettable moment during a brief break in the three-hour ceremony, as she mingled with fellow attendees and nominees.

As Zendaya stood up from her seat to interact with others, she was caught off guard when Blanco and Gomez approached her. In a video shared by The Hollywood Reporter on X, the couple quietly crept up behind Zendaya, who was unaware of their presence.

When the actress turned around and noticed the duo, her eyes widened and she flashed an awkward yet endearing nervous smile.

While Zendaya exchanged a few words with the engaged couple, fans were quick to notice her reactions. Some joked that Zendaya looked “completely terrified” of Blanco, which only added to the humor of the moment.

Despite the somewhat awkward interaction, Zendaya, Gomez and Blanco moved past the encounter, with the couple carefully making their way around Zendaya’s voluminous gown while holding hands.

Both Zendaya and Selena Gomez were big names on the Golden Globes stage that night, each receiving significant nominations.