Selena Gomez under fire: criticism of her spectacle in Emilia Pérez!

Selena Gomez under fire: criticism of her spectacle in Emilia Pérez!

Mexico, Mexiko - On January 5, 2025, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards will take place, and the controversial musical "Emilia Pérez" will lead the list of possible winners with impressive ten nominations. With nominations for the best film and the main actress Karla Sofía Gascón, the drug cartel musical is clearly positioned as a favorite in the race for the coveted awards. In addition to "Emilia Pérez", "The Brutalist" (7 nominations), "Conclave" (6) and some other films also hope for several awards, such as OE24 reported.

Selena Gomez, who plays the role of Jessi del Monte in "Emilia Pérez", has developed into a recognized actress and singer from a Disney actress in recent years. Despite the violent criticism she received for her performance in this film, especially from her colleague Eugenio Derbez, Gomez remains optimistic. Derbez expressed doubts about her acting talent, since his knowledge of Spanish and the depth of her representation was not sufficient to convey the role convincingly. He even asked the question of why her acting skills are not considered more critically, whereupon Gomez reacted on the Tikok platform and explained: "I did my best with the time I had," as Screen rant reported.

The topics of the film are intense because "Emilia Pérez" tells the story of a Mexican antitrust guide who lives in a dangerous world. Gomez has already taken Spanish lessons six months in order to prepare for the role, a sign of her will to deal with new historical challenges. These ambitions have triggered both praise and mixed reviews, which rejects the important discussion about cultural representation in Hollywood. While Gomez is criticized, she still received some coveted awards for her skills, including the Spotlight Award of Indiewire, which indicates that "Emilia Pérez" could be an important step in her career.