Selena Gomez may have to clear some space on her awards shelf.
The musician and actress was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards on December 9. She received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for Emilia Perezand Best Actress in a Drama Series — Musical or Comedy for There was only murder in the building.
Shortly after her name was announced among the nominees, Gomez shared her reaction to the news in a video posted to her Instagram Stories. When actors Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announced her name, Gomez gasped and buried her face in her hands.
“I don’t even know what to write. I’m so proud of @zoesaldana and I’m so grateful and honored @goldenglobes,” she captioned the clip while also thanking her colleague Emilia Perez co-star and friend, Zoe Saldana.
In the motion picture category, Gomez and Saldaña were nominated along with Ariana Grande (sinister), Felicity Jones (Felon), Margaret Qualley (Matter) and Isabella Rosselini (conclave).
However, not everyone is always a fan of Gomez’s acting Emilia Perez. Actor Eugenio Derbez pointed out Gomez’s Spanish speaking skills in the film. Derbez appears on Hablando de Cine podcast, where he appreciated Gomez’s performance in the film.
“I was there [watching the movie] with everyone, and every time a scene appears [with her in it]we looked at each other and said, ‘Wow, what is this?'” he said.
Podcast host Gaby Meza agreed that although Gomez is a “very talented actress” but thought the performance was hindered by her limited Spanish speaking ability.
“I feel like she doesn’t know what she’s saying, and if she doesn’t know what she’s saying, she can’t give herself any acting nuance. And that’s why her acting isn’t unconvincing but also annoying,” Meza shared.
Derbez agreed, expressing surprise that “no one talked about it,” however, he shared that some people might not have noticed the flaws in her performance if they themselves didn’t speak the language. Spain.
Gomez watched the video and responded to the comments made.
“I understand where you’re coming from. I’m sorry because I did the best I could in the time I was given. That doesn’t take away from how much effort and heart I put into this movie,” she said. speak.
Derbez shared an apology within hours.
“Dear Selena, I am truly sorry for my careless comments. They are inexcusable and go against everything I stand for. As Latinas, we should always support each other. There’s no reason. I was wrong and I deeply admire your career and your personality.” heart,” he began.
“Emilia Perez deserves to be celebrated, not diminished by my thoughtless comments. I’m leaving here with an important lesson learned. Although I understand if you cannot accept my apology, please know that it comes from the heart,” Derbez added.
Gomez did not respond to Derbez’s apology.
The Golden Globes air live on Sunday, January 5, at 8pm ET on CBS and Paramount+.
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