The actress and singer Selena Gomez gave an interview to the Smartless podcast where she talked about topics such as her musical career or her roles in the world of acting. In the podcast hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, the Texas-born artist revealed that her next album, which is currently in the process of production, may be the last of her career.
Selena Gomez, who is currently not only dedicated to the world of acting, has defended in the interview that right now she prefers to focus on her role as an actress and her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty.
“I wanted to be an actress, I never really intended to be a full-time singer, but apparently that hobby turned into something else. I don’t think I’m the best singer, but I know how to tell stories and I love being able to make songs,” the artist said.
The former one of the Disney girls has stated that she never had the intention of professionalizing her career in the world of music. Furthermore, she has assured that what was initially a hobby for her has ended up becoming a burden. At this point in her life, the actress prefers to prioritize her mental health, a decision that at one point caused her to end up canceling one of her tours.
After her time on Disney Channel, where she played Alex in the series Wizards of Waverly Place, the artist has explained that she needs motivation to continue with big projects. Her latest role in the series Only Murders in the Building has challenged Selena and has caused the actress to set out to look for new roles that “take her to the limit,” she confessed in the podcast.
Selena Gomez is at a key point in her career as an actress, and the artist has been proposed as the protagonist to play the singer Linda Ronstadt due to her great physical resemblance, in what would be a biographical film about the singer.
After the release of two new singles, Single Soon and Love On, which will be part of her next album, Selena Gomez does not completely rule out singing again. “It’s not that it’s ‘no, never’ (to music), it’s more that I would like to explore that world a little more and have time to really do it,” explained the artist, emphasizing that her priority right now is performance.
Selena has also assured that despite giving greater importance to her figure as an actress, she wants to expand her style in her latest musical project. “I’m excited to explore more styles of music, and I think people will be surprised by the contrast,” the singer said.