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Selena Gomez Confesses She's "a Little Too Old" to Be a Pop Star Anymore
Who says you can’t close a chapter of your life?
Not Selena Gomez, who admitted that she may be hanging up her professional music career. In fact, the 32-year-old recently revealed that music may take the backseat as she focusses on acting.
“I love storytelling, and my music career is separate,” Selena told Saoirse Ronan during their Variety Actors on Actors conversation published Dec. 11. “However, I don’t see that being always forever thing professionally,”
Selena noted that music will always be a constant, thanks for her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.
“I’ll always have music in my life because my partner’s a musician,” she said. “And I love singing and writing and having moments to do it for fun.”
The Emilia Pérez star explained that creating music is personal verses playing a character that allows her to be someone else.
“It can be a little vulnerable when you’re putting yourself out there versus escaping into a character,” she added. “Definitely think my strong suit is probably acting.”
She continued, “But one thing I’m proud of in music is being able to tell a story—my favorite songs are mostly ballads, and they’re very transparent and honest.”
The Disney channel alum dropped her first single in 2008. Over the course of her career, the Wizards of Waverly Place alum has released three studio albums, including Rare in 2020, and a series of hit singles.
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After over a decade of working as a musician and actress though, Selena believes that she may have outgrown the popstar life.
“I think I might be a little too old for the pop-star life,” she said. “I’m genuinely so happy to just be in this new era of my life, because in a lot of ways, it’s just the beginning.”
And while the Only Murders in the Building star has pressed pause on music, she’s turning up the volume on the acclaim that has followed her recent roles. Selena earned two Golden Globes nominations for her roles in Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Pérez respectively.
After the nominations were announced, Selena celebrated her Only Murders fam in one slide, and her first Golden Globe film nomination in another.
Next to a clip of Selena double over in tears she wrote on her Dec. 9 Instagram Story, "I don't even know what to write... I'm so proud of @Zoe Saldana and I am so grateful and honored @goldenglobes."
Keep reading for more of Selena’s award-worthy romance with Benny…
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Blossoming Romance
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.
But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."
She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."
The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.
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With This Ring...
Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.
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That Kiss
...including a pic of the two kissing.
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Quality Time
Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i
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Appreciating Art
Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.
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PDA Alert
Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.
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Slam Dunk Date Night
The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.
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Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves
The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.
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Happy Birthday Benny
Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.
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Birthday Tribute
"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."
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PDA Alert
Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.
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Naughty PDA Alert
...and these couple's pics as well.
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Open Book
Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."
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Happy Fourth of July
Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.
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Who Said "I Love You" First?
In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.
Getting Cozy
Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.
Night Adventures
The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday."
Beach Babes
The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.
Dinner Date
Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.
Summer of Love
They're just loving each other like a love song, baby.
Incognito
The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.
Pucker Up!
In another snap, Selena wore Benny's beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.
Not Single Soon
The "Eastside" artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.
Good for You
He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.
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