Martin Short's Cake Mishap at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Wedding: A Hilarious Hollywood Anecdote
Hollywood actor Martin Short recently shared a funny anecdote about almost ruining Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding by mistakenly cutting into their cake before it was served. The incident occurred at the couple's wedding in Santa Barbara, California, on September 27, 2025. Martin, who was attending the wedding with his 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars and crew, assumed that the small heart-shaped cake near their seating area was for guests. However, it turned out to be the actual wedding cake, causing a bit of chaos an hour before it was supposed to be presented.
During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Martin humorously recounted the events leading up to the cake mishap. He explained how he thought there was a cake for each section at the back of the tent where they were seated. When the time came for the cake cutting ceremony, Martin couldn't resist the temptation and decided to cut a slice for his co-star Steve Martin before he left the party. This impromptu action led to a hilarious moment where Martin realized he had cut into the actual wedding cake, much to the surprise of everyone in their group.
Despite the initial shock and laughter from the guests, the wedding coordinator and chef were called in to salvage the situation. The chef, who appeared to be French, was puzzled by the unexpected turn of events but managed to fix the cake, giving it a Hollywood-worthy makeover. The end result was a beautiful wedding cake with a little "work done" to cover up Martin's mishap. The incident added a touch of humor to an otherwise perfect wedding celebration, leaving everyone with a memorable story to share.
In the end, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding was a joyous occasion filled with laughter and unexpected surprises, including Martin Short's unintentional cake cutting escapade. Despite the initial hiccup, the couple's special day turned out to be a beautiful celebration of love and happiness, with the cake mishap adding a unique twist to their wedding story.