Selena Gomez elegantly demonstrated her unwavering allegiance to her dear friend Taylor Swift and her beau Travis Kelce, even amidst the filming chaos of 'Only Murders in the Building.' As Charles' (portrayed by Steve Martin) sister Doreen (Melissa McCarthy) warmly embraced the trio into her abode, a whimsical array of dolls adorned every corner, creating a surreal backdrop.
In a particular scene, Mabel (Gomez) and Oliver (Martin Short) nestled on the couch, their surroundings a playful testament to their camaraderie. Keen-eyed viewers couldn't help but notice Mabel's proximity to a blonde-haired doll, a striking likeness to Swift, complete with her signature scarlet lips and a jersey adorned with the iconic number 87—a subtle nod to Kelce's jersey on the Kansas City Chiefs, whom he's represented since the summer romance with Swift blossomed.
Following the episode's premiere on October 8, fans swiftly converged, their excitement palpable as they deciphered the subtle homage. "Did you catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift in the latest episode of 'Only Murders in the Building'?" exclaimed a TikTok user, their clip zooming in on the doll's profile, adding, "Indeed, the side view is unmistakable. It's Taylor, all right!" The caption further enthused, "Imagine my amazement when I spotted a life-sized Taylor Swift replica, donning a #87 jersey in honor of Travis Kelce, seated beside Selena Gomez in the episode!"
Many in the comment section confessed to having missed the Easter egg, while others boasted of their weekly discoveries of "Taylor Swift lyrics/life references" woven into the Hulu series. Gomez, who also serves as an executive producer, had previously joked about the possibility of Swift making a guest appearance, telling E! News with a grin, "You're hilarious. She's a bit preoccupied, you know." Martin, 79, and Short, 74, humorously chimed in, pretending to be in constant contact with the 'Eras Tour' sensation, with Martin quipping, "She calls us daily. Look, she's on the line now. Ah, I'll get back to her later," and Short adding, "No, I was chatting with Taylor around 3 AM last night."
Martin shared his vision of uniting Gomez and Swift, two friends since they crossed paths on a double date with Nick and Joe Jonas in 2008. "Taylor Swift navigates everything with impeccable grace, just like Selena. In every situation I've witnessed—be it political, trolling, or anything else—they both possess a profound wisdom in handling things gracefully and effortlessly. It's something one must contemplate," he said, prompting Gomez to quip, "I wish I could record that and send it to her."
While Swift hasn't graced season 4 of the show with a cameo, the cast has expanded to include illustrious actors like Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria. The current season, which premiered in August, revolves around the mysterious murder of Charles' stunt double, Sazz (Jane Lynch), keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. New episodes of 'Only Murders in the Building' arrive every Tuesday on Hulu and Disney+.
