'Mavis and Johnny coded': Trolls say Selena Gomez and BF Benny Blanco look like 'Hotel Transylvania' characters at Emmys
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrived for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards together.
For the Emmys 2024, a sheer black gown was chosen by the 'Only Murders in the Building' actress, while Blanco, whose real name is Benjamin Joseph Levin, opted for a more laid-back look.
Shortly after, the netizens began sharing their take on Selena and Benny's red-carpet looks, with some even comparing the new couple to Mavis and Johnny, the popular characters from 'Hotel Transylvania.'
An X user wrote, "They know we were saying Selena and Benny are Mavis and Johnny."
They know we were saying Selena and Benny are Mavis and Johnny pic.twitter.com/E6YA3M4PPa
— cata (@catalenamarie) January 16, 2024
A user went on to say, "Let's not disrespect, Johnny like that lol."
Another user said, "selena gomez is so mavis coded."
selena gomez is so mavis coded pic.twitter.com/7RrYhatekU
— Benlena Gomez-Blanco Updates | Selerie📍 (@Seledeven) January 16, 2024
One user chimed in, "All of her past boyfriends knew how to dress up for an event. You got Benny Blanco showing up in a robe at the Emmys."
All of her past boyfriends knew how to dress up for an event. You got Benny Blanco showing up in a robe at the Emmys 💀 pic.twitter.com/pMvp16upky
— … (@Oriolesbaby4) January 16, 2024
A user shared, "Benny looks nervous and the way Selena puts her arm around him lol plus the height difference…lemme not."
Benny looks nervous and the way Selena puts her arm around him lol plus the height difference…lemme not💀
— Tai༺♡༻ (@spillmez) January 16, 2024
When did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco begin dating?
Gomez and Blanco had been friends for a long time before they started dating.
In the past, the two of them have even collaborated on several songs including 'Kill Em With Kindness', 'I Can’t Get Enough'' and 'Single Soon.'
Romance rumors sparked when Gomez was seen posing with Blanco in photos from Paris Hilton's 31st birthday party.
Later on, the dating rumors were confirmed by the former Disney star.
The couple went Instagram official in December 2023.
In January 2024, Gomez and Blanco made their first public appearance sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
At that point in time, they were seen sharing cozy smiles, laughs, and giggles.
Selena Gomez dons Oscar de la Renta gown at Emmys 2024
For the Emmys 2024, a custom Oscar de la Renta gown was donned by the 'Lose You To Love Me' songstress, made with a scalloped neckline and maroon embellishments crafted from 450,000 sequins.
Her ensemble was accessorized with a stunning necklace and earrings from Tiffany & Co. Her look was complemented by side-swept bangs.
The pop star completed her look with a pair of black heels.