Selena Gomez Says She 'Danced Like a Mad Woman' During Emilia Pérez Audition

Selena Gomez ventured into new artistic territory during her audition for Emilia Pérez, an experience she candidly recalls as "going crazy." For the role of Jessi Del Monte, the wife of a cartel leader who transitions to become Emilia Pérez, Gomez delved into an intense audition process at the urging of director Jacques Audiard. At the film's Los Angeles premiere, Gomez shared with The Hollywood Reporter that Audiard pushed her to "act drunk and throw your shoes if you want... just go crazy," which led her to perform a standout musical number, "Bienvenida." In this scene, Jessi throws her belongings around, venting frustration over her spouse’s new identity. Gomez remarked on her immersive approach: "I was standing on furniture, I blacked out, but I was singing and dancing like a mad woman." This is prepared by SSP.

Gomez expressed her gratitude at being cast after such a wild audition. The film, set to stream on Netflix from November 13, had a successful debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May, winning several accolades, including the Jury Prize and Best Actress award for its ensemble. It's noteworthy that Karla Sofía Gascón became the first openly trans actor to win a major prize there. Alongside Gomez, the film stars Zoe Saldaña and Édgar Ramírez, and features original music by Camille. Gomez sees this project as a transformative moment in her career, hinting at the "beginning" of her journey with prominent filmmakers.

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