Selena Gomez, the 32-year-old powerhouse, received a prestigious French honor last night in New York. At Villa Albertine, the French cultural institute, the singer and actress was awarded the title of 'Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' for her work in the upcoming film 'Emilia Pérez.' Alongside her co-stars, she accepted the award while dazzling in a stylish black blazer dress.
'Emilia Pérez' is a Spanish-language French production directed by Jacques Audiard. In the film, Selena portrays Jessi, the wife of Emilia, a transgender woman and leader of a Mexican drug cartel, played by Karla Sofía Gascón. Selena admitted to Vanity Fair that speaking Spanish was particularly daunting for her. 'I don't necessarily doubt my performance, but I wish I could have done it a bit more accurately,' she reflected.
The film has already garnered critical acclaim, with Selena and her co-stars—Karla, Zoë Saldaña, and Adriana Paz—winning the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Following the ceremony, Selena shared a radiant selfie with her new honor on Instagram, thanking Mohamed Bouabdallah for the recognition. For Selena, who has Mexican roots, this role signifies a return to her Spanish-speaking origins, earning her numerous accolades from fans and fellow celebrities alike.