Zendaya’s ‘terrified’ reaction to Selena Gomez’s fiancé Benny Blanco at the Golden Globes goes viral | Hollywood

Zendaya’s appearance at Golden Globes 2025 it wasn’t just about generating engagement buzz with boyfriend Tom Holland. His hilarious reaction to seeing Selena Gomez’s fiancé, Benny Blanco, became the internet’s favorite moment of the night. A video shared by The Hollywood Reporter captured the Challengers star during a very “awkward” meeting with the newly engaged couple.

Zendaya Goes Viral Following Her Reaction to Seeing Benny Blanco

The video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shows Gomez and Blanco approaching an unsuspecting man. Zendaya from behind as she mingled with the other participants. When the Spider-Man star turned to greet the couple, his wide-eyed look and nervous smile towards Blanco quickly became a memory-worthy highlight.

She shared a brief exchange with the couple as they carefully skirted the train of her flowing dress, hands intertwined. Fans couldn’t stop talking about her reaction, teasing that she looked “completely terrified” of Blanco.

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“Zendaya being completely terrified while watching Benny Blanco at the Golden Globes, it’s sent”, joked a fan on social networks. “Zendaya was scared when she saw Benny Blanco screaming”, questioned another. “What was that reaction, my God, lol” , wrote a third.

However, many were quick to jump to Zendaya’s defense, suggesting she probably wasn’t even looking directly at him. Her expression faded as quickly as it appeared, leading some to believe that she may have simply glanced in Blanco’s direction while offering him a smile.

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Zendaya Sparks Tom Holland Engagement Rumor

Is Zendaya engaged in Holland? The Euphoria star, dazzling in an orange Louis Vuitton strapless dress paired with Bulgari jewelry, had fans zooming in on a huge, sparkling diamond ring on her left hand.

The notable absence of her pal by her side on the night didn’t stop the whispers, as fans took to social media to wonder if the couple had quietly taken their relationship to the next level. Reports suggest that the ring she wore was not from Bulgari but was identified as a $200,000 engagement ring from famous London jeweler Jessica McCormack.

On the other hand, Zendaya was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, but lost it to Demi Moore. More won his first Golden Globe. Meanwhile, Gomez also lost the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress to her Emilia Perez co-star Zoe Saldana.