Last week at the Golden Globes, Selena Gomez and Emily Blunt found themselves under the scrutiny of online lip readers. Determined not to fall victim to the same invasion of privacy at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday night, the two actresses took precautions and kept their mouths covered when they crossed paths.
Inside the Four Seasons Hotel, Gomez and Blunt were photographed with their hands in front of their mouths, staring down the camera. Gomez even humorously commented on her Instagram story, 'We shall not speak lol,' after the event.
But why did these talented actresses feel the need to shield their lips from prying eyes? Let's delve into the details.
Blunt, known for her role as Katherine Oppenheimer in the World War 2 drama, faced divorce rumors as online sleuths debated the content of a conversation she had with her husband, John Krasinski, on the Golden Globes red carpet. A video of the couple caught the attention of social media, causing speculation about their marital status.
However, a source close to the couple quickly dismissed these rumors, stating, 'There are no issues with Emily and John. They are absolutely not talking about divorce.' The insider also revealed that Blunt and Krasinski found the rumors 'funny and ridiculous.'
As for Selena Gomez, she was photographed at the AFI Awards engaged in a lively conversation with her friends Taylor Swift and Keleigh Sperry. Lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman analyzed the footage and concluded that Gomez had been denied a picture with someone. According to Freeman's interpretation, Gomez said, 'He didn't want a picture with me. He said no.'
Fans surmised that Gomez might have been referring to Timothée Chalamet, with some speculating that Kylie Jenner prevented her boyfriend from posing for a photo with the actress. However, Gomez clarified the situation, explaining that she was actually discussing two friends who had recently started dating. 'I told Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up,' Gomez commented on an E! News Instagram post. She added, 'Not that that's anyone's business.'
Despite the online lip-reading frenzy and the added attention, both Blunt and Gomez had cause for celebration at the AFI Awards. Blunt's film 'Oppenheimer' and Gomez's series 'Only Murders in the Building' were honored by the American Film Institute. Both projects made it onto the prestigious Top 10 film and television programs lists, respectively.
In the end, it seems that these talented actresses managed to save face and maintain a sense of privacy amidst the constant scrutiny of their personal lives. And while the world may be curious about their conversations, it's important to remember that not everything can be gleaned from a glimpse of their lips.
