Martin Short's Hilarious Wedding Cake Mishap at Selena Gomez's Reception
Veteran actor and comedian Martin Short recently shared an amusing and slightly embarrassing story from Selena Gomez's wedding reception. The 75-year-old entertainer appeared as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 21, where he recounted how he accidentally cut into the couple's wedding cake, nearly spoiling the special moment.
The Unfortunate Mix-Up at a Santa Barbara Celebration
According to Short's account, the incident occurred during Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding reception in Santa Barbara, California, last September. The wedding itself was described as perfect and beautiful, but the night of the reception took an unexpected turn. Short explained that the party featured large tents with smaller lounge areas in the back, where he was seated with friends from the popular series Only Murders in the Building, including Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.
"There was a wedding cake by our section, but it was a small wedding cake. I just assumed there was a wedding cake for each section in the back," Short told the laughing audience. With a fork in hand and perhaps after enjoying a cocktail, he thought it would be a nice gesture to offer cake to his friend Steve Martin before he left.
The Moment of Realization and Panic
"I said, 'Oh Steve, you can't leave yet without a piece of wedding cake,'" Short recalled. He proceeded to cut into the cake from one side and then the other, only to be met with screams from his group shouting, "Marty!" It was then that he realized his mistake—this was not a separate cake for their section but the actual wedding cake for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
During the show, a photo of the cake was displayed, revealing a significant slice missing from the side. Short admitted, "I tried to fix it with a fork. This was bad. This was about an hour before it was to be presented." The situation required immediate action, and the wedding team was called in to address the damage.
Emergency Cake Repair and Secrecy
The chef worked diligently to repair the cake, which Short humorously referred to as "surgery." He joked, "It ended up being like a Hollywood wedding cake... it was beautiful, but now it had a little work done." Adding to the tension was Short's insistence on keeping the incident from Gomez. He repeatedly urged his friends, "Guys, we can't let Selena know," hoping to avoid upsetting the bride on her special day.
Selena Gomez had announced her wedding last September by sharing a series of pictures on Instagram, marking a joyful occasion that was almost marred by this cake-cutting blunder. Fortunately, the quick repair work ensured the cake looked presentable, and the story has since become a lighthearted anecdote shared by Short on national television.
This incident highlights the unpredictable and often humorous moments that can occur even at the most carefully planned celebrity events. Martin Short's candid storytelling on Jimmy Kimmel Live! has provided fans with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes antics at a high-profile wedding, reminding everyone that even stars can have relatable mishaps.
