Introduction
Martin Short’s hilarious recount of nearly ruining Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s September wedding has fans laughing and gasping in equal measure. The 75-year-old comedian shared the story on January 21, 2026 during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance, revealing a cake mishap that left the reception in chaos.
At a Glance
- Martin Short nearly cut Selena Gomez’s wedding cake on the night of the reception.
- The wedding took place on September 27, 2025 in Santa Barbara, California.
- The incident was broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 21, 2026.
- Why it matters: The story shows how a single misstep can turn a perfect celebration into a memorable comedy moment.
The Wedding Day
Selena Gomez, 33, and music producer Benny Blanco, 37, tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony in Santa Barbara on September 27, 2025. They wore custom Ralph Lauren attire, and the couple posted a series of photos on Instagram with the caption “🤍 9.27.25 🤍”.
The reception was held under a large tent with individual seating areas that featured couches and chairs. A “Just Married” love-heart cake was placed in each section, but the cake in Short’s area was smaller than expected.
The wedding was described by Short as “beautiful” and “perfect”-until the night of the reception, when the cake incident occurred.
The Cake Catastrophe
During his Jimmy Kimmel Live! segment, Short recounted:
“The wedding was perfect and it was beautiful … So everything was perfect except the night of the reception,” he said. “It was a big, big party with tents and at the back of the tent there were individual seating areas with couches and chairs. We had about 12 of us in our group.”
Short added that Paul Rudd and his wife Julie were among the guests. He then described the mishap:
“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,” he laughed. “After a few hours, they hadn’t cut our wedding cake yet. Steve said he was going to leave.”
Short continued, “Maybe I’d had a cocktail, I don’t know. So I said, ‘Oh Steve you can’t leave’ I had a fork in my hand. ‘You can’t leave yet without a piece of wedding cake.’ And I cut the wedding cake, one side, cut it the other and then all the people in our group scream, ‘Marty!'”
Short confirmed, “It was the wedding cake.”
The cake had a large slice mark and a fork print visible on the screen. Short tried to fix it with a fork, saying, “This was bad. This was about an hour before it was to be presented.”
The chef arrived after the wedding coordinator was called. Short impersonated the chef, who appeared to be French, and described his reaction:
“He was like, ‘What the hell happened here?'” Short said. “They did surgery but it ended up being like a Hollywood wedding cake and that it was beautiful but now it had a little work done.”
The cake was repaired and looked picture-perfect again, with a new slice mark that matched the original design.
Aftermath and Reactions
Short laughed about keeping the incident a secret:
“I kept saying, ‘Guys, we can’t let Selena know.’ And Stephen said, ‘Maybe we tell her in a month or so.'”
Other guests at the wedding included Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, who were among the famous pals present.
The story was shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 21, 2026, and the audience reacted with hearty laughter. The incident has since become a memorable anecdote about the unpredictability of wedding celebrations.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2025 | Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding in Santa Barbara |
| January 21, 2026 | Martin Short recounts the cake mishap on Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
Key Takeaways
- Even the most perfect weddings can have unexpected moments.
- Martin Short’s quick-witted storytelling turned a mishap into a viral laugh.
- The incident underscores the importance of clear communication with wedding staff.
The story reminds fans that behind the glamour, weddings are filled with human moments that can become unforgettable memories.
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