Washington [USA], December 12: Eugenio Derbez recently apologized to Selena Gomez after criticizing her performance in the film Emilia Perez, in which she played a character that alternates between Spanish and English. Derbez, in a podcast, had voiced dissatisfaction with Gomez’s performance, particularly criticizing her Spanish accent, given that Spanish is not her first language. He expressed that the nuances of her acting were lost due to her lack of fluency, drawing a comparison to acting in a foreign language like Russian without understanding the culture.
Selena Gomez, upon hearing the criticism, responded on social media, acknowledging the challenge but defending her effort. She explained that she did the best she could with the time and resources available, stressing the hard work and heart she put into the film.
In response to the backlash, Derbez issued a heartfelt apology on TikTok, acknowledging that his comments were thoughtless and indefensible. He admitted to being wrong, emphasized the importance of Latinos supporting each other, and expressed deep respect for Gomez’s career and character. Derbez admitted he had learned an important lesson and acknowledged that while Gomez might not accept his apology, it was sincere.