Selena Gomez is gearing up for what’s sure to be one of the most-talked-about weddings of the year and she’s already giving us all the adorable details. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Sept 9, 2025), she shared a playful revelation: her Only Murders in the Building co-star, Martin Short, will be her ring bearer.
The conversation quickly turned into a show in itself. With Steve Martin by her side, Selena Gomez stopped mid-interview to spill the sweet surprise and Martin Short, ever the dramatic scene-stealer, got down on one knee and delivered the rings with a Gollum-style flourish that had the audience cracking up.
Selena Gomez Wedding Ring Bearer Revealed
This unexpected (and hilarious) choice instantly became viral social media gold, mainly because it’s such a warm nod to Gomez’s close relationship with her co-stars and it’s just so delightfully unexpected. Martin Short, known for his comedic brilliance, was on hand to enact how he'd present the rings: kneeling, in a theatrical voice, saying “Here’s your ring, Selena. Take it.” Pure sitcom gold.
Growing up, Selena Gomez clearly formed a special bond with both Martin Short and Steve Martin through their work on Only Murders in the Building. It’s no surprise, then, that she made him an official part of her big day she even joked that they were both invited, and “Marty’s the ring bearer”.
This moment resonated because it was charmingly unscripted. It wasn’t about glam or drama; it was about friendship and laughter exactly the kind of moments fans love. The clip of Short theatrically delivering the ring spread fast, with headlines and TikToks capturing the goofy, heartwarming energy.
So yes, the celeb ring bearer question officially has an answer: Martin Short friend, mentor, comedic genius, and now part-time ring bearer is stepping up in style. It perfectly fits the tone of their friendship fun, heartfelt, and a little bit absurd, in the best way. At the end of the day, that’s a wedding detail we can’t help but smile about.