Eugenio Derbez is strolling again his harsh criticism of Selena Gomez‘s efficiency in Netflix’s new musical film, “Emilia Pérez” … issuing a proper apology to the actress.
ICYMI … the “CODA” star lately appeared on the Spanish language podcast “Hablando de Cine,” the place he ripped into Selena’s try at talking Spanish within the film — calling it in “indefensible.”
Selena, who is just not a local speaker of Spanish, responded to Eugenio’s criticism … and surprisingly supplied up an apology. She wrote on TikTok … “I perceive the place you’re coming from. I’m sorry I did one of the best I may with the time I used to be given. Doesn’t take away from how a lot work and coronary heart I put into this film.”
The actress’ humble response clearly made its manner again to Eugenio, who has since served up his personal mea culpa.
In a letter uploaded to TikTok, Eugenio known as his remarks on the podcast “careless” and “indefensible.”
He added … “[They] go against everything I stand for. As Latinos, we should always support one another. There’s no excuse. I was wrong, and I deeply admire your career and your kind heart.”
As Eugenio continued, he defended that “Emilia Pérez” ought to be celebrated and hoped his unkind phrases did not diminish the movie’s success.
Whereas Eugenio might not have been a fan of the film at first, the Jacques Audiard-directed flick is already getting fairly a little bit of awards chatter — some even for Selena.
In truth, simply final week, Selena took dwelling the Highlight Award on the IndieWire Honors for her work in “Emilia Pérez.”
So, it is protected to say one unhealthy overview is not gonna derail the film’s awards season possibilities!!!
