Eugenio Derbez Apologizes to Selena Gomez After Criticizing Her Performance in Emilia Pérez

Eugenio Derbez has apologized for his harsh criticism of Selena Gomez's performance in Netflix's "Emilia Pérez." The actor, known for his role in "CODA," recently appeared on the Spanish podcast "Hablando de Cine" and criticized Selena's Spanish-speaking skills in the film, calling them "indefensible."

Selena, who is not a native Spanish speaker, responded with a gracious apology on TikTok, acknowledging Eugenio's perspective and explaining that she did her best given the time and resources available. Her humble response clearly made an impact on Eugenio, who later issued an apology of his own.

In a video shared on TikTok, Eugenio admitted that his remarks were "careless" and went against his beliefs. He emphasized the importance of supporting fellow Latinos and expressed his admiration for Selena's career and character. He also expressed hope that his comments wouldn’t detract from the success of "Emilia Pérez."

Despite the initial controversy, "Emilia Pérez" is already attracting attention during awards season, with Selena recently receiving the Spotlight Award at the IndieWire Honors for her role in the film. The movie’s positive reception indicates that a single critical review won’t impact its awards prospects.