Selena Gomez’s rise in the entertainment industry is undeniable. It was even part of the nominees for the Golden Globes 2023 (here you can see the list of winning actors, films and series).
But it’s no secret that she started her career as a Disney girl. Let’s remember that for years she was the protagonist of ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ (whose cast has changed a lot).
In it she played Alex Russo, a daring young woman with magical abilities. Although this role opened many doors for her, the actress admitted that she had to be very careful with her language due to Disney’s demands.
The line Disney banned Selena Gomez from saying
Selena Gomez was one of the actresses who stole the spotlight in Vanity Fair’s 29th annual Hollywood issue. In it were present 12 stars who have been considered as the future of entertainment industry.
As part of this special, the ‘Behaving Badly’ actress (which you can watch for free on ViX) made some statements about her career progression.
She claimed that in her years as a Disney girl, the company asked her to be extremely careful with her vocabulary. He was even forbidden to say a certain phrase:
It’s not the first time an actress has revealed the limitations Disney placed on her despite her young age. Bella Thorne almost got fired for wearing a bikini on the beach at 14.
Fortunately, Selena Gomez managed to make her way as an actress and singer, despite the pressures of this well-known company.
This is how Disney pressured Selena Gomez
Also, in the same Vanity Fair interview, Selena Gomez confessed that Disney asked her to act like a true role model, even though she now disagrees with that philosophy:
The actress went on to explain that she no longer feels haunted by her past at this great company, as she has worked hard to be recognized for what she is today:
What do you think about the restrictions and pressures that Disney put on Selena Gomez? Do you think the actress has completely left this stage of her life behind? Tell us in the comments.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
