Selena Gomez is feeling the weight of a new creative journey—one so intense that returning to her music might just be too tough to imagine. To nobody surprise, the ‘Emilia Pérez’ controversies went a little too far, and although the heavy part was due to Karla Sofía Gascón’s bizarre backlash of her past tweets, Selena Gómez is also trying to manage the things that went out of control.
The Netflix musical, Emilia Pérez, has been making waves everywhere. With a whopping 13 Academy Award nominations under its belt and high-profile nods like Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice awards for Zoe Saldaña’s performance, you’d think everything was picture-perfect.
Yet, behind the glitz and glam, the film and its leading ladies have also faced their fair share of heavy criticism. It seems that even with all the accolades, not everyone is singing its praises.
Selena Gomez and the Downfall Afterwards
At the recent Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Selena opened up about her experience with Emilia Pérez. Reflecting on the profound impact of working on such a unique project, she confessed,
“I think film and art-making and being around such incredible, talented people that have done nothing but uplift me along the way… I don’t know. It’s going to be very hard for me to ever go back to music after this.”
The public at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival react to Selena Gomez saying “it’s going to be very hard to go back to music.” pic.twitter.com/eZV2LXzOFM
— Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) February 10, 2025
Her words carried a mix of gratitude and uncertainty—a testament to the cathartic yet challenging nature of her latest artistic adventure.
Even as she contemplates this shift, Selena isn’t completely stepping away from her roots. In 2024, she dropped her single “Love On”, a track that still carries the signature sound her fans adore. But with the magic of her performance in Emilia Pérez lingering, hints are emerging that her focus might now lean more towards acting.
“Some of the magic has disappeared. But I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done … I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Sure, Emilia Pérez hasn’t been without its share of drama and controversy, especially surrounding some of the on-screen dynamics. But through it all, Selena stands firm—proud of the risks she’s taken and the art she’s helped create.
