Selena Gomez felt the love at the Cannes Film Festival . The actress and singer, 31, was moved to tears after her new film, “Emilia Perez” received a 9 minute-long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. This marked the longest standing ovation for any movie premiere at the France-based cinema bash so far this year.
A Variety video shows Gomez smiling and tearing up as the crowd cheers after watching her performance in the film. Directed by Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Perez” is about a Mexican cartel leader, played by Karla Sofía Gascón, who is seeking gender-affirming surgery. Gomez plays Gascón’s on-screen wife.
Zoe Saldana and Edgar Ramirez also star in the musical crime comedy film. Gomez arrived at the Cannes Film Festival Saturday in a gorgeous black velvet gown with a draped white satin neckline. She accessorized her look with a diamond collar necklace and diamond earrings.
On Sunday, the “Lose You to Love Me” singer wore an off-the-shoulder red gown with matching red heels to the photocall and press conference for the film. Gomez told Variety at the festival that she was smitten by “Emilia Perez” once she read the script. “It was captivating, it was heartbreaking, it was really moving to me,” she said.
The Grammy-nominated artist also enjoyed singing in the film, telling Variety, “I had a blast and I love the songs. I think they’re really beautiful.” Gomez has sidelined her music career in favor of acting over the last .