The Cannes Movie Festival 2024 has ended, and with this, a new period in the life of the pop star Selena Gomez. The gifted lady is now a proud winner of the Best Actress award for her performance in the much appreciated ‘Emilia Pérez', a musical crime comedy movie made under the directorship of Jacques Audiard. This prestigious win cements Gomez's rising career in a serious acting career, thus completely shifting from music.
‘Emilia Pérez' is about a woman who is assigned to help an escaped Mexican cartel leader go through sex reassignment. The movie with elements of music, crime and drama turned out to be popular all over the world, and after the screening on May 18, spectators gave the picture one of the longest standing ovations. It also received the Jury Prize, which shows the movie is of great quality.

Gomez ties with three of her co-performers for the Best Actress award – Karla Sofia Gascón, Adriana Paz, and Zoe Saldaña. This is a major breakthrough in the acting career of Selena Gomez, who has started receiving prominent roles in the last few years. In the movie ‘Emilia Pérez', the actress is able to portray the character accurately and effectively, proving that she is indeed an up-and-coming actress in the film industry.
It is its ability to tell a story that has resonated with the hearts of many people all over the world. ‘Emilia Pérez' is a strong play that provides insight into the themes that touch on identity, gender, and the human condition. Thanks to the combination of music and drama, audiences around the world have been fascinated by the film.
It will be interesting to wait and see where Gomez's passion for acting leads her as she moves forward with her career. In the movie ‘Emilia Pérez' she did a remarkable job and there is no doubt that she is dedicated to her career as an actress.The future is bright for Selena Gomez, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.