Selena Gomez Recalls 'Dancing Like a Mad Woman' in 'Crazy'Emilia PérezAudition: 'I Blacked Out'

Mar. 15, 2025

Selena Gomez on Oct. 16.Photo: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Selena Gomezwent “crazy,” in her words, for herEmilia Pérezaudition.

At the buzzy movie’sLos Angeles premiereon Monday, Oct. 21, Gomez toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat writer-director Jacques Audiard encouraged her to go big to earn the part of Jessi Del Monte, the wife of a cartel leader.

“I had no idea the concept he was going for,” the actress, 32, said of Audiard, who told her, “ ‘Act drunk and throw your shoes if you want… just go crazy.’ And I was like, ‘Oh? OK.’ ”

“I did it once, and [Audiard] was like, ‘Go crazier.’ And I went totally for it. I was standing on furniture, and I blacked out, but I was just singing my heart out and dancing like a mad woman — I guess a drunk mad woman — and it was a very crazy experience,” continued theOnly Murders in the BuildingEmmy nominee.

Selena Gomez in ‘Emilia Pérez’.Shanna Besson/Pathé

Shanna Besson/Pathé

“I was honored when he decided to ultimately go with me,” she added. In August, Gomez posted a clip onInstagramsharing theemotional momentshe found out she landed the role.

Emilia Pérez(on Netflix Nov. 13), which costarsZoe Saldaña, Adriana Paz andÉdgar Ramírez, became a breakout sensation at theCannes Film Festivalin May, where it received a minutes-longstanding ovationand won both the Jury Prize and the Best Actress award for its collective female ensemble. Gascón, 52, became the first openly trans actor to win a major prize there.

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Selena Gomez at the ‘Emilia Perez’ Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 21.Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock

Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock

Asked if she offered her costars any vocal coaching or advice, Gomez toldThe Hollywood Reporter, “They didn’t need it. First off, did you see Zoe? That girl does not need any tips. If anything, I need the tips.”

In regard to the film’s awards prospects, theWizards Beyond Waverly Placestarsaid she didn’t want to be “presumptuous” about its potential success. “I’m just going to say I’m so happy people are receiving it the way they are.”

Emilia Pérezis on Netflix Nov. 13.

source: people.com