In the footage, the Challengers star is seen in a golden-orange gown, her back facing the camera, engaging in conversation with other attendees at the event, which occurred on January 5.
Meanwhile, Gomez and Blanco entered hand-in-hand, maneuvering through the crowd, seemingly attempting to bypass Zendaya.
Many fans expressed disappointment that Zendaya and Gomez did not appear to reunite upon arriving at the event, despite their shared Disney Channel history and previous collaboration on a Sears commercial.
“selena just next to zendaya and yet still no reunion,” one disappointed fan remarked.
Though Zendaya and Gomez may not have reconnected at the Golden Globes – at least not in this footage – fans were captivated by Zendaya’s expression when she noticed Blanco.
It’s a fleeting moment, but viewers focused on the half-smile as she glanced back, then shared screenshots online, with one jesting that the actor seemed ‘completely terrified’ of Blanco.
“ZENDAYA FRIGHTENED WHEN SHE SAW BENNY BLANCO IM SCREAMINGTHDNJGN,” one Twitter user excitedly posted.
Another added: “ZENDAYA IS CLEARLY UNCOMFORTABLE SEEING BENNY.”
Zendaya’s look disappears as quickly as it appeared, suggesting she might have simply glanced Blanco’s way while forming a smile – yet fans speculate there’s more behind it.
But that’s not the only detail that drew attention during Zendaya’s appearance at the Globes.
As she graced the red carpet and was captured on film, fans noticed a piece of jewelry on her ring finger, sparking rumors of a possible engagement to Tom Holland.
Zendaya even seemed to flaunt the ring as she spread her fingers for photos – however, neither she nor Tom Holland have commented on this speculation as of January 6.