Selena Gomez Reacts to Her Viral MTV VMA Moments: 'I Will Never Be a Meme Again'

Selena Gomez wasn't exactly thrilled that her candid moments at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards became viral and turned into memes.

While Taylor Swift stole the show with her historic victories and candid audience interactions, Gomez also had her fair share of viral moments during the awards ceremony.

The 31-year-old "Single Soon" singer made a stunning appearance at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, wearing a striking plunging gown designed by Oscar de la Renta.

Notably, Gomez's reactions were on full display. She shared a moment with Swift and couldn't hide her shock during Olivia Rodrigo's opening performance. Rodrigo's act, reminiscent of her "Vampire" music video, included a staged performance malfunction that appeared to catch Gomez off guard. Cameras captured her covering her face in astonishment as the incident unfolded.

But Gomez's night was far from over in terms of viral moments. She enthusiastically celebrated when SZA won the Best R&B Video Award, raising her arms in excitement. However, her mood shifted when it was announced that SZA couldn't attend to accept the award, and Gomez seemed visibly disappointed.

Perhaps the most widely circulated moment was when Gomez made a face and stopped clapping when singer Chris Brown's nomination was announced, making her feelings clear about the controversial artist.

After an Instagram account posted Gomez's reaction to Brown's nomination, she responded in a comment, saying, "Who cares lol."

Gomez also addressed her moments going viral on her Instagram Story early Wednesday morning, expressing her thoughts, "I will never be a meme again." She added, "I'd rather sit still than be criticized for being myself. Much love."

Despite the meme-worthy moments, it was a significant night for Gomez. She and Rema won the Best Afrobeats Award for their song "Calm Down."

After a night of cheering for Swift's record-breaking achievements, Gomez received a warm show of support from her A-list friend when she took the stage. Swift was seen enthusiastically jumping up and down with her arms raised high, celebrating her friend's well-deserved win.