Selena Gomez was pictured checking out of her New York City hotel on Wednesday, a night after attending the 2023 MTV VMAs.
The Single Soon hitmaker, 31, ditched her glam and showed off her natural skin tone as she stepped out.
Selena – who went viral for her response to Chris Brown’s VMA nomination – also appeared to be dealing with a wrist injury, as she wore a dark wrist brace on her right hand.
The Only Murders in the Building star opted for a comfortable look, wearing a loose white shirt over a white T-shirt and matching oversized trousers.
Selena wore her dark locks in a side braid and accessorized with some gold jewelry.
Fresh-faced: Selena Gomez was pictured checking out of her New York City hotel on Wednesday, a night after attending the 2023 MTV VMAs
Natural: The singer, 31, ditched her glam and showed off her natural skin tone. Selena also appeared to be dealing with a wrist injury, as she wore a dark wrist brace on her right hand
The star graciously stopped outside to take a selfie with a fan.
The night before, she attended a star-studded VMA after-party hosted by Diddy.
She stunned in a deep purple corset-style mini dress and heels.
Earlier in the evening, Selena had all eyes on her as she arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
She wowed the star-studded event in a deep red Oscar de la Renta dress with a floral pattern, fringes and a nude underlay.
The stunning halterneck dress formed into a vine-like fringe towards the bottom, and Selena paired the outfit with red strappy heels.
She wore her raven locks parted in the middle and styled straight for the occasion.
Selena was nominated for three awards at the event, including Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Afrobeats for her song ‘Calm Down’ featuring Rema, ultimately winning in the Best Afrobeats Video category.
She also shared some adorable moments with her boyfriend Taylor Swift, including a warm hug. Both also cheered each other on from the crowd as they won prizes.
The Bad Blood hitmaker, 33, dominated the awards ceremony as she won in nine of the 11 categories in which she was nominated.
As Gomez accepted her award, Swift cheered her on excitedly and was pictured standing in the front row encouraging those around her to also cheer and stand up for Selena.
Comfortable: The Only Murders in the Building star opted for a comfortable look, wearing a loose-fitting white shirt over a white T-shirt and matching oversized trousers
Afterparty: The night before, she attended a star-studded VMA afterparty hosted by Diddy. She stunned in a deep purple corset-style mini dress and heels
Red hot! Earlier in the evening, Selena had all eyes on her as she arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Cute: She also shared some adorable moments with her boyfriend Taylor Swift, including a warm hug
Winner: Selena won the Best Afrobeats for her song ‘Calm Down’ with Rema
Meanwhile, during Swift’s first acceptance speech of the night, Selena was pictured standing up for her friend out of respect as others around her remained in their seats.
It was the first time we saw the friends together in public.
The duo first became friends in 2008, while they were both dating the Jonas Brothers: Taylor dated Joe, while Selena was with Nick.
Selena also went viral for her reactions to the reading of Chris Brown’s name during the MTV VMAs.
Social media users parsed her disgusted expression when they heard the rapper was nominated in the Best R&B category last night.
In response to iHeartRadio AU sharing an Instagram video of Gomez mocking Brown’s name, the two-time Grammy nominee said, “Who cares lol.”
She also raised eyebrows for looking confused and slightly scared during Olivia Rodrigo’s performance, when the 20-year-old faked a huge stage malfunction as she made a nod to her music video for Vampire.
In response to the online discussions about her, Gomez also wrote on Instagram: “I will never be a meme again. I’d rather sit still than be dragged along for being me. Lots of love.’
Captured: Selena also went viral for her reactions to Chris Brown’s name being read at the MTV VMAs
Unimpressed: In response to iHeartRadio AU sharing an Instagram video of Gomez mocking Brown’s name, the two-time Grammy nominee said, “Who cares lol”
The Only Murders in the Building actress appeared to hit back at fans, turning her nervous expression during Olivia’s performance into a meme, which started lighting up social media.
The Driver’s License singer was the second performer of the night, after Lil Wayne, singing her new hit Vampire on stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
After the song started playing, Rodrigo stood up as fireworks went off all around her, which seemed to startle the singer as fake tree branches and a red curtain fell from the stage as a VMA stage hand quickly led her off stage. .
In fact, when she was taken off stage, Selena looked quite distraught as the stage went dark and briefly transitioned to her hit Good For U before starting to perform yet another hit, Get Him Back, flanked by some in pink dressed singers. dancers.