Selena Gomez and her fellow female co-stars in the film “Emilia Pérez” clinched the joint award for Outstanding Leading Actress at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The movie “Emilia Pérez” secured a double win with both the Jury Prize and the Ensemble Cast Award for Outstanding Leading Actress. Among them, Selena Gomez emerged as the most delightful figure for the audience as she portrayed the wife of a drug lord.

The actresses who shared the award for Outstanding Leading Actress include Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldana, and Adriana Paz.

A Top Name but Underrated Talent
At the age of 31, Selena Gomez boasts an impressive entertainment career spanning 22 years. She rose to prominence as a leading Disney star, earning the nickname “the little witch” for her iconic role in “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

As she grew older, Selena Gomez became one of the most beloved young stars by audiences in the United States and worldwide. Her Instagram account has consistently ranked among the most-followed in the world for several years.

While Selena Gomez is active in both music and film, her musical endeavors have taken precedence in recent years. She has delivered numerous hits such as “Calm Down,” “Good For You,” “Same Old Love,” “Lose You to Love Me,” “Come & Get it,” “It Ain’t Me,” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” (a duet with Charlie Puth).

Selena’s songs are known for their unique melodies, catchy tunes, and addictive qualities, resonating strongly with audiences in Vietnam.

She has consistently collaborated successfully with producers, DJs, and other singers.

However, Selena Gomez has often faced criticism regarding her singing talent, with some questioning her ability to perform live.

Her song “Lose You to Love Me” (released in 2019) is arguably the most famous in her career, but it has also been speculated to be inspired by her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber—a relationship that has sparked much discussion over the years, despite Justin getting married in 2018.

In 2021, Selena Gomez announced that she would retire from her music career after her fourth album. At the beginning of 2024, when Selena confirmed her relationship with Benny Blanco—her first publicly acknowledged boyfriend in five years—Blanco was also emphasized as a music producer who had previously collaborated with Justin Bieber.

This indicates that until recently, every aspect of Selena’s activities has been easily dissected as somehow related to Justin Bieber, despite their lives having been separated for some time.

Dispelling Prejudice About Selena Gomez
In recent years, Selena Gomez’s role as an actress has taken a backseat to make room for her position as a producer.

She has invested in successful film projects such as “13 Reasons Why” and “Only Murders in the Building,” but also had some less prominent films before returning to her acting role in “Emilia Pérez.” Prior to this, Selena’s name was not associated with the art film genre at film festivals, let alone a film competing for the Palme d’Or.

The film received a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes, bringing tears to the eyes of the cast. Selena Gomez, in particular, stated that she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to winning this role.

She told The Hollywood Reporter: “I was very confused because this project is completely different from anything I’ve done before. Although my role is small, this is a very big and special project. I feel very lucky to be part of the film.”

During the casting process, Selena revealed that she gave herself up, acting in a crazy manner as requested by the director. She wanted to ensure that she gave her all, whether she was chosen or not.