Selena Gomez Garners Criticism Online For Her Spanish In Emilia Perez Film

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As a dedicated follower who appreciates the journey and growth of artists, I find myself divided on the matter of Selena Gomez‘s performance in Emilia Perez. On one hand, I admire her courage to step out of her comfort zone and take on a challenging role that allowed her to reconnect with her roots. Her determination to learn Spanish and immerse herself in the character is truly commendable.

There was a lot of excitement leading up to the premiere of Emilia Perez, mostly because of its captivating plot and the impressive ensemble cast that features Selena Gomez. In this movie, Selena sang in Spanish, which has sparked some controversy among viewers due to her pronunciation.

After the movie was premiered, just like every time, folks didn’t hesitate to express their thoughts online. Interestingly, a particular segment of viewers has voiced criticism about Selena Gomez’s fluency in Spanish within the film.

A person on X shared their reaction by writing, “f**k it at least trump can’t take away my right to watch selena gomez butcher the spanish language at emilia perez showing tonight.”

On the previously mentioned platform, someone posted a comment expressing displeasure towards those involved in the movie, suggesting they should face severe penalties for using what they considered an unacceptable way of speaking Spanish. This comment specifically named the screenwriters, casting director, and Selena Gomez. If I were to elaborate on the consequences mentioned, I would risk getting banned from this site.

Conversely, some people supported the Heart Wants What It Wants singer, arguing that they found nothing problematic about her communication style throughout the project. In fact, a few came to her defense when she faced criticism regarding her speaking manner.

In their writing about X, it was stated by an individual who speaks Spanish: “I can verify as a Spanish speaker that Selena’s Spanish in Emilia Perez is excellent and quite comprehensible. Granted, she has a slight accent when speaking, but this aligns with the portrayal of her character – a Mexican-American.

Besides the standout performance by Gomez, the movie itself and the acting of performers like Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, Edgar Ramirez, among others, have also garnered positive feedback from the audience.

In an interview with Remezcla on November 13th, Gomez admitted that she wished she had more time to prepare for her role. She found the experience incredible and appreciated how it rekindled her connection with her roots. Additionally, Gomez expressed optimism about potentially taking on more Spanish-language projects in the future.

In a 2018 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the singer expressed her wish to become more proficient in Spanish, confessing that she often gazed at herself in the mirror daily, longing for greater command of the language. By 2021, she shared with the LA Times that she had been fluent in Spanish until she was 7, but as her career progressed, it consumed much of her life.

Gomez further clarified that from then on, her work took up most of her time. Yet, she admitted that drawing upon her cultural roots might provide solace and healing to others.

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2024-11-14 17:12