Singer and actor Selena Gomez shared how writer-director Jacques Audiard inspired her to land the role of Jessi Del Monte, a cartel leader's wife in , reported . "I had no idea the concept he was going for.

Selena Gomez was asked to go “crazy” by writer-director Jacques Audiard if she wanted the role of Jessi Del Monte, the wife of a cartel leader, in Emilia Pérez. At the Los Angeles premiere of the movie on Monday,

Selena Gomez recently opened up about her unforgettable audition for the film Emilia Perez, where she portrayed Jessi Del Monte, the wife of..|News Track

On Monday, October 21, Emilia Pérez had its Los Angeles Premiere at the historical Egyptian Theater. In attendance were Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Josh Gad, and more. Take a look at the photos here!

"I got to reclaim that part of myself." Selena Gomez says making the largely Spanish-language musical thriller "Emilia Pérez" helped her feel closer to her Mexican roots

Selena Gomez chats with The Hollywood Reporter at the Emilia Pérez premiere and breaks down the intense scene she performed during her audition. Plus, she opens up about the types of roles she’s hoping to take on next following the film’s acclaim.

Selena Gomez went “crazy,” in her words, for her Emilia Pérez audition. At the buzzy movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Monday, Oct. 21, Gomez told The Hollywood Reporter that writer-director Jacques Audiard encouraged her to go big to earn the part of Jessi Del Monte,