Selena Gomez Responds To Her Facial Reactions Going Viral At 2023 MTV VMAs: ‘I Will Never Be A Meme Again’

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Selena Gomez has been turned into a never-ending cycle of memes. Her latest candid moments from last night’s 2023 MTV VMAs quickly went viral online, prompting a response from the singer.

Following the annual show, in which several of her meme-worthy reactions circulated the internet, Gomez took to her Instagram Story, declaring, “I will never be a meme again.” “I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself,” she added. “Much love.” READ MORE: Selena Gomez Jokes She Looks ‘Constipated’ Next To ‘Stunning’ Bestie Taylor Swift At The VMAs The “Calm Down” singer, 31, seems to be referring to her reactions during the show’s live broadcast, including perhaps her most viral moment when she quickly appeared unimpressed and stopped clapping upon Chris Brown’s nomination being announced.

Gomez’s post also comes after her reaction to Olivia Rodrigo’s staged performance malfunction was misinterpreted. As Rodrigo pretended to be interrupted by her set breaking down and then rushed off stage, Gomez looked on in shock and worry at the display.

Online critics began posting the clip with out-of-context explanations, attempting to villainize the “Single Soon” hitmaker as they claimed she was shading Rodrigo and wasn’t enjoying the performance.