‘I’m Sure I Sounded Like I Was 12’: Selena Gomez Recalls ‘Naive’ Exchange She Had With Fellow Disney Channel Alum Vanessa Hudgens While Filming Spring Breakers

‘I’m Sure I Sounded Like I Was 12’: Selena Gomez Recalls ‘Naive’ Exchange She Had With Fellow Disney Channel Alum Vanessa Hudgens While Filming Spring Breakers

As a seasoned gamer with a knack for life experiences, I must say that Selena Gomez’s journey from Disney star to R-rated film actress is nothing short of captivating. Her tale mirrors the path many characters I’ve controlled in games – taking unexpected turns and overcoming challenges along the way.


Following the completion of four seasons on Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez, a Disney Channel star, surprised many by taking on a role in Harmony Korine’s R-rated film, Spring Breakers, produced by A24. This was an unanticipated move for both actresses. Notably, Vanessa Hudgens from High School Musical also starred in this movie. This marked a significant shift in their careers, to put it mildly. At the time of filming, Gomez was relatively young and has since shared an incident with Hudgens during production that she now attributes to her “inexperienced” mindset back then.

In the film, Selena Gomez portrays Faith, the most virtuous member of a college group. When not studying, Faith is often found at a religious youth group, while her peers engage in drug use and excessive partying. In an interview with THR, Gomez recounted her mother’s encouragement to work with Korine, and herself expressing a desire for a “cool project.” Despite appreciating the opportunity in Spring Breakers, she acknowledges being somewhat naive at the time. When asked if this choice caused a stir among her agents and Disney fans, she admitted it might have.

I’m quite confident that everything I did would be closely scrutinized, including when I worked with Vanessa Hudgens on a film, who was also known for her work on the Disney Channel. At the time, I thought I was quite mature, but looking back, I probably sounded more like a 12-year-old. I remember saying something along the lines of, “Well, since the movie is rated R, my young fans won’t be able to see it, so they won’t watch it.” Vanessa just gave me a puzzled look and said, “Ohh-kay …” I was truly unaware.

Vanessa Hudgens is four years senior to Selena Gomez, and at one point, she was a few years past her time on the Disney Channel when she joined the cast of “Spring Breakers“. Both actresses likely desired the same outcome from this project: to be recognized as more than just stars from a Disney property. However, as Vanessa Hudgens explained, she didn’t initially grasp how the film would appeal to her younger fans. This is reasonable, considering that understanding comes with maturity and experience, doesn’t it?

Lately, Selena Gomez described her role in the movie as an unexpected “deviation” in her career journey. This experience led her to discover her preference for “edgy and entertaining film projects with a raw edge, though they might be too explicit.” However, it doesn’t imply that Disney Channel wasn’t the suitable route for her success story. In her own words:

To put it simply, Disney has always been fine by me. I get the demands and pressures of the work, especially at your age, but my time with Disney was truly delightful. Frankly, I needed some space for a bit, and I welcomed the break because I’d immersed myself in it so deeply that I felt a touch exhausted.

Selena Gomez, a well-known Disney Channel star, has faced challenges throughout her career due to her high profile status. In an attempt to be judged based on her talents rather than her fame, she’s resorted to using pseudonyms during auditions in the past.

Over the past few years, I’ve managed to not only boost my net worth into billions but also solidify myself as a versatile actress. From starring in shows like “The Only Murders In The Building” and taking on the role of Linda Ronstadt in her biopic, to returning to my roots at Disney for the revival of “Wizards of Waverly Place.” It’s safe to say that I’ve grown far beyond the green, inexperienced performer I once thought myself to be.

Watch Selena Gomez’s new movie, “Emilia Perez,” on Netflix right away. If you’re more youthful in spirit (or actually young), don’t miss out on streaming “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” on Disney+!

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2024-11-24 02:07