Selena Gomez, known for her role in the popular Hulu series “Only Murders in The Building,” shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, August 30. However, the post has since been removed due to concerns about violating the rules of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The post featured a black-and-white video captured on the show’s set, with Selena tagging the official Instagram account of “OMINTB.” In the caption, she expressed her sentiments, saying, “Missing and wanting,” as seen in shared screenshots. The post garnered significant attention, accumulating over 1.1 million likes within its 15-hour lifespan before being taken down.
The SAG-AFTRA strike enforces a restriction on members to avoid promoting their current, previous, or past works through social media, interviews, red carpet events, or any other platform during the strike period. This rule aims to support the union’s objectives. Although Selena’s intention was not explicitly to encourage her followers to watch the show, the situation becomes intricate due to her tagging of the official “Only Murders in The Building” Instagram account. Fans promptly shared their perspectives in the comments section, with one user criticizing her as “tone-deaf,” while others accused her of crossing the picket line. According to Variety, both Selena’s representative and SAG-AFTRA have refrained from providing comments on the incident.
The comedy series, now in its third season, is currently airing on Hulu, with episodes being released every Tuesday from August 8 to October 3. Selena stars alongside Martin Short and Steve Martin, who have been integral to the show since its inception in August 2021. The storyline follows the escapades of three neighbors—Mabel Mora (Selena), Oliver Putnam (Martin), and Charles-Haden Savage (Steve)—who unite to solve a series of mysteries within their New York City apartment complex. The show has consistently drawn in notable talent, including Cara Delevingne in season 2, while season 3 features Jesse Williams, Meryl Streep, and Paul Rudd in various roles.
Throughout the duration of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the cast members have maintained a stance of not granting interviews or disclosing details about the ongoing third season.
As for Selena Gomez, beyond her television endeavors, she has also recently returned to her music career. On August 25, she unveiled her latest single titled “Single Soon.” Notably, the music industry is not affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike, permitting Selena to actively promote her new song without any concerns about violating strike regulations.
