Selena Gomez has reached a career milestone, receiving her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez. The announcement on Monday (Dec. 9) brought an emotional reaction from the singer-actress, who also celebrated alongside friends and fellow nominees Ariana Grande and Zoe Saldaña.
Selena Gomez Reacts to Her First Golden Globe Nomination
Taking to Instagram Stories, Gomez shared a heartfelt video capturing her tearful reaction to the nominations announcement. In the clip, she’s seen hiding her face in her hands before excitedly reacting to Ariana Grande’s nomination for Wicked. “Oh my god, Ari!” Gomez exclaims, disappearing behind a blanket on her couch.
The Lose You to Love Me singer captioned the video with a simple message: “I don’t even know what to write,” showing her gratitude for the recognition.
Ariana Grande and Zoe Saldaña: Fellow Nominees and Friends
In addition to Gomez, both Ariana Grande and Avatar star Zoe Saldaña earned nominations in the same category. Gomez and Saldaña were recognized for their performances in Emilia Pérez, a film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Grande, meanwhile, was nominated for her role as Glinda in Wicked, alongside her co-star Cynthia Erivo, who also received a nod for best actress.
Gomez celebrated her friends’ successes on Instagram, sharing her excitement for all the nominees.
Emilia Pérez Earns Multiple Golden Globe Nods
Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, has become a standout project this awards season. In addition to Gomez’s nomination, the film is also up for best motion picture, musical or comedy, and best motion picture, non-English language. The movie’s strong reception highlights Gomez’s growing success as a Hollywood actress.
Selena Gomez Responds to Criticism from Eugenio Derbez
Despite the accolades, Gomez faced criticism for her portrayal of Jessi del Monte in Emilia Pérez. CODA star Eugenio Derbez publicly commented on her performance, citing her limited Spanish proficiency as a drawback. Gomez responded gracefully, saying, “I understand where you are coming from. I’m sorry I did the best I could with the time I was given. Doesn’t take away from how much work and heart I put into this movie.”
Following her statement, Derbez issued an apology via TikTok. “As Latinos, we should always support one another. There’s no excuse. I was wrong, and I deeply admire your career and your kind heart,” he wrote, expressing his regret for his earlier comments.
What’s Next for Selena Gomez and Emilia Pérez
As Selena Gomez celebrates her first Golden Globe nomination, her role in Emilia Pérez marks a new chapter in her career. With a stellar performance and a heartfelt approach to criticism, Gomez continues to rise as a force in Hollywood.
The Emilia Pérez team will now look forward to the Golden Globes ceremony, where the film is expected to make a strong impact. Meanwhile, Gomez’s fans eagerly await her next projects, both on-screen and in music.
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