Eugenio Derbez is strolling again his harsh criticism of Selena Gomez‘s efficiency in Netflix’s new musical film, “Emilia Pérez” … issuing a proper apology to the actress.
ICYMI … the “CODA” star just lately appeared on the Spanish language podcast “Hablando de Cine,” the place he ripped into Selena’s try at talking Spanish within the film — calling it in “indefensible.”
Selena, who isn’t a local speaker of Spanish, responded to Eugenio’s criticism … and surprisingly provided up an apology. She wrote on TikTok … “I perceive the place you’re coming from. I’m sorry I did the perfect I may with the time I used to be given. Doesn’t take away from how a lot work and coronary heart I put into this film.”
The actress’ humble response clearly made its method again to Eugenio, who has since served up his personal mea culpa.
In a letter uploaded to TikTok, Eugenio referred to as his remarks on the podcast “careless” and “indefensible.”
He added … “[They] go towards the whole lot I stand for. As Latinos, we must always all the time assist each other. There is no excuse. I used to be flawed, and I deeply admire your profession and your type coronary heart.”
As Eugenio continued, he defended that “Emilia Pérez” must be celebrated and hoped his unkind phrases did not diminish the movie’s success.
Whereas Eugenio might not have been a fan of the film at first, the Jacques Audiard-directed flick is already getting fairly a little bit of awards chatter — some even for Selena.
In truth, simply final week, Selena took house the Highlight Award on the IndieWire Honors for her work in “Emilia Pérez.”
So, it is protected to say one dangerous assessment is not gonna derail the film’s awards season possibilities!!!