Selena Gomez Says She Feels Like She Grew Up With Ariana Grande & Both Related to Feeling Nerves

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Selena Gomez chats with THR on the red carpet of the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival and talks about how proud she is of 'Emilia Pérez.' Plus, she talks about re-connecting with Ariana Grande during this awards season.
How are we holding up?
I'm doing great.
I feel so wonderful.
Did you get a nice time off?
I did.
Spent time with family.
It was nice.
You have been working hard these past couple of months.
Now that you've had some time to decompress, what is jumping out to you about this whole
Amelia Perez run that you've had these past few months?
These nominations, the awards?
It's been wild.
I think we all signed on to do a project with Jack O'Deard, who is known for making great
films.
This was really resonating with people, so I'm very proud.
I have to ask you about this woman standing to your right.
You guys had a nice moment at Chanel, and then tonight she ran over.
Tell me what this has been like to spend some extra time with Ariana Grande.
It's just so crazy because we're experiencing things at the same time.
We never grew up together personally, but we feel like we have.
I think it's just really nice to be like, are you nervous?
Yes.
Are you nervous?
Yes.
I'm proud of her.
Which is amazing to hear you say that because of the stages that you've been on, the tens
of thousands of people you've performed in front of, saying for her that you guys are
still nervous stepping into these new experiences after all of the global stages you've been
on.
I totally respect the choice to want to take your life in a new direction, and I think
that's what I'm so grateful for.
And the fact that you guys both did musicals.
You're both singing.
Random?
I'm telling you, the whole thing's adorable.
Did you see Wicked yet?
I did, yes.
What do you mean?
I think it hasn't opened yet.
It should be a sin not to.
Oh my God, are you kidding me?
Breathtaking.
I cried.
I mean, I should have taken a picture because I saw online those trends were happening,
and I should have taken a picture because I just sat there and I was like, I don't even
know what to do.
But it was fantastic, sorry, yes.
Last fun question.
Are you a New Year's resolution intentions kind of person?
If so, did you set any?
I just really want to continue to be with great people, be healthy, and just enjoy my
30s.
Also enjoy your engagement.
Congratulations.
How are you feeling?
Appreciate it.
Wonderful.
I feel very happy.
