As a fan who has followed Selena Gomez’s career since her days on Disney Channel, I must say I was taken aback by Eugenio Derbez’s criticism of her performance in Emilia Perez. It’s not often that we see such a respected figure in the Latinx community speak so harshly about another artist, especially one who has shown commitment to representing our culture.
Recently, Selena Gomez addressed the criticism by Eugenio Derbez about her role as Jessi del Monte in Emilia Perez. Many fans are curious about what Gomez had to say in response. Did she defend her portrayal? Or did she criticize Derbez for his comments?
Here are all the details.
Selena Gomez responds to Eugenio Derbez’s criticism
During an interview on the Hablando de Cine podcast (through TikTok), Derbez voiced his criticism towards Gomez’s acting in the movie, labeling it as “unjustifiable.” He further explained that whenever Gomez spoke Spanish, which isn’t her native language, he and the other viewers were taken aback, expressing their surprise with, “Wow, what is this?
Eventually, Gomez replied in the comments, expressing that she grasped Eugenio Derbez’s critique. She also expressed regret about not having more time to do better, but emphasized that her dedication and effort poured into the film were immense.
Eventually, Derbez issued an apology to Gomez over his strong criticism on TikTok, in the form of a letter. In this letter, he acknowledged that his careless remarks made during a podcast were unjustifiable and contradicted his personal values and convictions. He admitted to being in the wrong and offered no justification for his comments. Furthermore, Derbez emphasized the importance of Latinos supporting each other and expressed admiration for Gomez.
Later on, he emphasized that Emilia Perez’s outstanding work in films deserved recognition and should not be overshadowed by careless comments. Moreover, the CODA actor asserted that though Gomez might not have apologized directly to him, his apology was heartfelt.
The movie titled “Emilia Perez,” helmed by Jacques Audiard, can be found on Netflix for streaming right now. Apart from Gomez, this film features Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramirez, Mark Ivanir, Eduardo Aladro, Emiliano Hasan, and Gael-Murgia Fur. Alongside Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi, and Lea Mysius, Audiard was involved in writing the film’s script as well.
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2024-12-09 13:41