"I felt very claustrophobic” — When Selena Gomez opened up about the challenges she faced growing up in the limelight
Selena Gomez, a household name, is no stranger to the world of show biz ever since her childhood. However, this fame didn't come easy to her as in an old interview for Allure’s Best of Beauty issue she opened up about the challenges she faced growing up in the spotlight.
Reflecting on her time as a Disney Channel star, she said:
“I was extremely blessed to get picked out of Texas and become part of one of the biggest machines in the world.” However, she admitted the experience wasn’t without difficulties. “My personal life was out everywhere...It felt very claustrophobic and…I felt very trapped.”
Selena Gomez opened up about how there was pressure "to seem more adult"
In the same interview, Selena Gomez credited her Disney days for shaping her as an actress.
"My comedic timing and improv skills improved a lot, making me better at my craft,” she shared.
However, she also acknowledged the pressure to appear more mature early in her career. Speaking about her album Revival, she reflected:
“I just did things that weren’t really me. There was pressure to seem more adult, and I felt the need to show skin. I really don’t think I was that person.”
And now, in a recent interview, Selena Gomez shared a different side to her fame. She opened up about her evolving career while chatting with Saoirse Ronan for Variety’s Actors on Actors series. She acknowledged the challenges of staying in the music industry, adding that she considers her old enough for the pop star life.
“I might be getting a little too old for the pop star life,” Gomez said.
Selena Gomez is "genuinely so happy" for the next chapter of her career
In the interview with Saoirse Ronan for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Gomez expressed excitement about the next chapter of her career stating:
“I’m genuinely so happy to just be in this new era of my life because, in a lot of ways, it’s just the beginning.”
Furthermore, her recent project, Emilia Pérez, a bold musical about a trans cartel boss, showcases both her acting and singing talents. Highlighting the distinction between her music and acting careers. She explained that music feels vulnerable because it requires her to put herself out there. In contrast, acting allows her to escape into a character.
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However, she values the connection between the two fields. She expressed pride in her ability to tell stories through music. Her favorite songs are ballads, which she described as honest and transparent:
“My music career is separate. It’s vulnerable to put yourself out there, but acting lets me escape into a character..."
Gomez further added:
"In music, I’m proud to tell stories — my favorite songs are ballads that are honest and transparent.”
As Selena Gomez embraces her artistic evolution, she continues to push boundaries and explore new creative opportunities.
