Selena Gomez was visibly moved when her latest movie, Emilia Pérez, received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18. The emotional moment took place at France’s Grand Lumiére Theatre at the Palais, where the audience showered the film with their longest round of applause this year.
Gomez, who plays the character Jessi, a drug lord’s wife and mother of two in the musical crime drama, was seen wiping tears as the positive response overwhelmed her and her co-stars Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón. The audience continued cheering even after director Jacques Audiard took the mic to express his gratitude in French.
The film's synopsis reveals a compelling storyline involving a lawyer named Rita, played by Gascón, who is hired by a cartel leader to assist in his transition to becoming the woman he has always wanted to be.
Prior to the film's success at Cannes, Gomez had been making waves with her fashion choices on the red carpet. She stunned in a black Saint Laurent gown and Bulgari jewelry for the Emilia Pérez premiere, showcasing her elegant style.
Gomez's dedication to challenging acting roles was evident as she expressed her excitement for future projects that inspire her. She emphasized her love for film and TV, indicating a shift in focus towards acting over her music career for the time being.
With upcoming roles in the Linda Ronstadt biopic and the production of the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, Gomez is poised to continue her successful career in the entertainment industry.
