Selena Gomez Defends Her Spanish Accent in 'Emilia Pérez' Amid Criticism

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Selena Gomez responded to Eugenio Derbez's criticism of her Spanish performance in the film "Emilia Pérez," acknowledging his concerns and stating she did her best with the time she had. Derbez, who appeared on the podcast "Hablando de Cine," described Gomez's Spanish as "indefensible" and questioned the cultural authenticity of the film. Despite the criticism, "Emilia Pérez" is still considered a strong contender for several Academy Awards.

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