**Title: "Selena Gomez: From Disney to Hollywood - Unveiling Her Multifaceted Career"****Keywords:**1. Selena Gomez2. Acting vs. Music3. Hollywood Success4. Disney Channel5. Mental Health**Outline:**1. Gomez's Honest Answer on Acting2. Transition from Music to Acting3. Working with Jacques Audiard4. Dealing with Audition Challenges5. Dream Collaborations and Goals6. Return to Disney with Wizards Sequel7. Being a Role Model and Executive Producer8. Controlling Narrative and Clapping Back9. Launching Rare Beauty and Giving Back10. Looking Ahead in Film and TV**Introduction**: Selena Gomez, a name that has become synonymous with talent and authenticity. From her early days on Barney & Friends to her current status as a Hollywood powerhouse, Gomez has defied expectations and carved out a unique path for herself. With a career that spans music and acting, she has shown the world that she is more than just a Disney star.**Tagline**: "Discover how Selena Gomez conquered Hollywood while battling personal demons and achieving success in both music and acting."**Section 1: Gomez's Honest Answer on Acting**Selena Gomez once replied in no uncertain terms that what she gets out of acting that music has not historically afforded her is "sanity." This honest answer showcases her unwavering honesty and the importance she places on acting in her life. It's a side of her that fans have come to love and respect. As an Only Murders in the Building producer and star, she has no patience for anything less than the unvarnished truth. Her co-star David Henrie attests to this, stating that she is always herself and that's part of why her fans love her so much. They see themselves in her struggles with lupus, depression, and bipolar disorder.**Section 2: Transition from Music to Acting**Acting initially prompted a young Gomez and her mother to relocate from Grand Prairie, Texas, in the mid-aughts. An early stint on Barney & Friends led to a leading role on Wizards of Waverly Place, which sucked her into the Disney machine. Later, music became the primary focus, garnering Grammy noms and over 38 billion worldwide streams. But now, at 32, Gomez is eager to subvert expectations and get lost in someone else's story. She keeps a dream board of desired collaborators and is willing to fight for projects that speak to her, like Jacques Audiard's Mexican crime-telenovela-transgender-cartel-musical-fever dream Emilia Pérez.**Section 3: Working with Jacques Audiard**Ironically, Jacques Audiard barely knew who Gomez was when he cast her in Emilia Pérez. He was only familiar with her work in Spring Breakers and A Rainy Day in New York. But from their first meeting at a café in New York, it was love at first sight. Audiard was drawn to Gomez's sensitivity and fragility. Gascón, who worked with Gomez on the project, was also awed by her ability to be present and humble. In fact, Gomez and Gascón's daughter have grown close, and Gomez has passed along shoes and driven with her to the premiere.**Section 4: Dealing with Audition Challenges**Gomez often faces the challenge of being perceived as too young or not fitting a certain role. To overcome this, she sometimes sends in tapes under a different name or has her managers say it's a client having a read. It's a tactic she uses to get a chance to audition and prove herself. She recalls an instance where she thought she had lost an audition but ended up getting the role in Fundamentals of Caring. It shows her determination and resourcefulness in the face of rejection.**Section 5: Dream Collaborations and Goals**Gomez has a long list of dream collaborators on her board. She wants to work with Aaron Sorkin and Martin Scorsese. She is a massive fan of both and is willing to do whatever it takes to work with them. She doesn't need to be the star; she just wants to prove herself and learn from them. Her goals in acting are clear - to work with specific people and take on challenging roles.**Section 6: Return to Disney with Wizards Sequel**After a break from Disney, Gomez is now back with the sequel Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. It was her and David Henrie's idea, and Disney was initially hesitant. But Gomez is eager to honor her past and pass the torch to a new generation. She found a video from the last day of shooting Wizards and realized how much she had achieved. It's a comfortable timing for her, and she doesn't want to lose connection with her younger audience.**Section 7: Being a Role Model and Executive Producer**As an executive producer, Gomez offers advice to the younger cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. She tells them to have fun and not be perfect all the time. She understands the pressure of being a role model and has been through it herself. She remembers a young fan who copied her outfit, and it made her realize the impact she had. The documentary My Mind & Me was a release for her, but she doesn't want people to think that's where she is anymore.**Section 8: Controlling Narrative and Clapping Back**Gomez is adamant about not letting people feel sorry for her or see her as a victim. She opened up about her bipolar diagnosis in the doc, and while there was some initial concern, people came forward with their own stories. She doesn't take this responsibility lightly and has no problem clapping back at body shamers and misinformation. She is proud of who she is and won't be defined by others.**Section 9: Launching Rare Beauty and Giving Back**During the pandemic, Gomez launched her beauty company Rare Beauty and dedicated a portion of its sales to mental health access and education. This was a natural extension of her desire to give back. From the very beginning, she wanted to make a difference with the company, and the Impact Fund was created before they sold a single product.**Section 10: Looking Ahead in Film and TV**Gomez feels that she has done a lot in music but is just getting started in film and TV. She loves storytelling and is excited to do more of it. She is proud of the projects she has been a part of and looks forward to earning her position in the industry. Acting provides her with a sense of sanity that music sometimes lacks, and she is grateful for the opportunities that come her way.In conclusion, Selena Gomez's journey from Disney to Hollywood is a testament to her talent, determination, and authenticity. She has faced numerous challenges along the way but has emerged stronger and more confident. With her diverse career and philanthropic efforts, she continues to inspire others and make a positive impact on the world.