Selena Gomez is all set to marry music producer Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara, California, on September 27, 2025. Fans across the world are beyond excited to finally see their favorite Disney girl walk down the aisle. Photos and clips of celebrities arriving at the venue have already gone viral, and Taylor Swift has been spotted in town too. But there’s one big name missing from the guest list, and it’s none other than Selena’s Only Murders in the Building co-star, Meryl Streep.
According to The Daily Mail, Meryl was initially planning to attend the wedding but had to back out at the last moment. A source revealed that the Oscar-winning actress personally told Selena she wouldn’t be able to make it. While fans were left curious about her absence, Vogue later posted photos of Meryl attending Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week show on the very same day, dressed as her iconic character Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada. She was seen posing alongside her former co-star Stanley Tucci, which confirmed that she was in Italy instead of California.
Reports suggest that Meryl’s reason for skipping the wedding has everything to do with her busy schedule. She is currently filming The Devil Wears Prada 2, which had been planned months in advance. The actress had already missed the Primetime Emmys earlier in September because of the same project. Sources close to her shared that she was genuinely disappointed about not being able to attend Selena’s wedding, as she shares a close friendship with her Only Murders in the Building co-stars.
Selena has often spoken fondly of Meryl in interviews. In one conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, she said that Meryl was thrilled when she first joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building. Selena admitted that she was so starstruck on Meryl’s first day on set that she could barely speak. She described Meryl as a kind, humble, and deeply professional woman who inspired everyone around her.
During a lighter moment at an earlier event, fans even caught Selena joking about Meryl’s friendship with her co-star Martin Short. Cameras captured Selena leaning over to Benny Blanco and whispering, “He’s texting Meryl,” while glancing at Martin’s phone during a commercial break. It showed just how close and playful their on-set bond has been.
Even though Meryl Streep couldn’t be there in person for Selena’s big day, it’s clear that the two share a warm friendship full of admiration and mutual respect. Fans are certain that if not in person, Meryl is definitely celebrating Selena and Benny’s union from afar.
