Image Credit: ColliderSelena Gomez has embraced the peculiar dietary routines of her Only Murders in the Building co-stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, after years of working alongside them. During a recent appearance on Hot Ones with her fiancé Benny Blanco, Gomez shared how the veteran comedians’ eating habits have influenced her own.
According to Gomez, Martin, 79, and Short, 74, adhere to a rigid meal routine, alternating between a tuna sandwich with Dijon mustard and a sushi platter on set. The pop star, 32, admitted she has now developed her own culinary repetition, exclusively opting for a chicken salad sandwich. She humorously remarked on how dining alongside them has influenced not only her food choices but also her speech, often catching herself using phrases reminiscent of an older generation.
Gomez has formed a strong bond with Martin and Short since joining the Hulu series in 2021. The show, currently filming its fifth season, follows an unlikely trio investigating mysterious deaths in their New York City apartment complex. Speaking to Vogue in 2021, Martin recalled that casting Gomez was an easy decision, emphasizing her talent and ability to bring depth to the role. He described her as a steady, low-key presence that perfectly balanced his and Short’s high-energy humor.
The veteran actors also shared their delight when Gomez announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco in December 2024. She revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Martin had sent his congratulations through her assistant, maintaining his signature formality. Meanwhile, Short playfully admired her marquise-cut diamond ring, further showcasing their close-knit camaraderie on and off set.
(Source: Hot Ones, Vogue, Jimmy Kimmel Live!)
