Selena Gomez Recalls 'Dancing Like a Mad Woman' in 'Crazy' Emilia Pérez Audition: 'I Blacked Out'

Selena Gomez is “crazy,” according to her, for her Emilia Perez audition.

At the premiere of the popular film in Los Angeles on Monday, October 21, Gomez said The Hollywood Reporter that screenwriter and director Jacques Audiard encouraged her to get big in order to earn the role of Jessa Del Monte, the cartel leader’s wife.

“I had no idea what concept he was going for,” the 32-year-old actress said of Audiard, who told her, “‘Act drunk and throw your shoes if you want to … just go crazy.’ And I said, ‘Oh? ALL RIGHT.’ ”

What Gomez performed for her audition was the character’s biggest scene: the musical number, “Bienvenida,” in which she vents her frustrations about her spouse’s new life as a trans woman (the titular Emilia Pérez, played by Spanish star Karla Sofía Gascón).

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“I did it once, and [Audiard] was like, ‘Go crazy’. And I totally agreed to that. I was standing on the furniture and I passed out, but I was just singing my heart out and dancing like a mad woman – I guess a drunk mad woman – and it was a very crazy experience,” he continued Just the murders in the building Emmy nominated.

Selena Gomez in the movie ‘Emilia Perez’.

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I was honored when he finally decided to come with me, she added. In August, Gomez posted a clip on Instagram sharing the emotional moment she found out she had won the role.

Emilia Perez (on Netflix Nov. 13), starring Zoe Saldaña and Édgar Ramírez, became a sensation at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where it received a standing ovation of several minutes and won the Jury Prize and Best Actress for its collective female ensemble. Gascón, 52, became the first openly trans actor to win a major award there.

According to the Netflix synopsis, “fearsome cartel leader” Emilia enlists the help of Saldaña’s Rita, “an underrated lawyer stuck in a dead end, to help her fake her death so Emilia can finally live authentically as the real her.” The film features original songs composed by French pop star Camille and performed by the cast.

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Selena Gomez at the premiere of the film ‘Emilia Perez’ in Los Angeles on October 21.

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When asked if she offered vocal coaching or advice to her colleagues, Gomez said The Hollywood Reporter“They didn’t need him. First off, have you seen Zoe? That girl doesn’t need tips. If anything, I need some advice.”

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As for the film’s looks for awards, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place star said he didn’t want to be “brazen” about his potential success. “I’m just going to say that I’m so happy that people are taking it for what it is.”

Emilia Perez is on Netflix on November 13.

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