Selena Gomez Claps Back at Criticism Over Her Spanish

December 9, 2024

Selena Gomez is out here proving that the haters can sit down. After catching heat from actor Eugenio Derbez over her Spanish in the new film Emilia Pérez, the Rare Beauty queen didn’t let it slide. 👏

ICYMI, Derbez (known for CODA and How to Be a Latin Lover) called Selena’s pronunciation “indefensible” while on a podcast, saying her delivery had everyone on set side-eyeing each other like, “What is this?” Yikes. 😬

But Selena kept it classy, hopping on TikTok to address the critique:
“I understand where you are coming from… I’m sorry I did the best I could with the time I was given. Doesn’t take away from how much work and heart I put into this movie,” she wrote.

And the plot thickens—Derbez must’ve realized he fumbled, big time, because he issued a public apology:
“I truly apologize for my careless comments. As Latinos, we should always support one another. I was wrong, and I deeply admire your career and your kind heart. Emilia Pérez deserves to be celebrated.”

The real twist? The same day the drama went down, Selena snagged a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Emilia Pérez! 🎥✨ (Yeah, she understood the assignment.) She’s also up for a Golden Globe for her role in Only Murders in the Building.

Moral of the story: Selena stays winning, and critics stay pressed. 🫡 Go off, queen.

Written by: MJ