Actor, singer, and film producerSelena Gomezhas quite the lengthy resume. While the star initially began her entertainment career appearing onBarney & Friends, Gomez later went on to star in Disney Channel’sWizards of Waverly Placein addition to releasing numerous albums. Since then, the actor has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, most recently starring inOnly Murders in the Building, a mystery series that has now earned theSpring Breakersstar her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for acting.
According toE! News, Gomez’s nomination is in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy category forher role as Mabel Mora in the aforementionedOnly Murders in the Building. The news came earlier today when Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva announced the nominees for the upcoming 80th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The other nominees in Gomez’s category are Quinta Brunson forAbbott Elementary, Kaley Cuoco forThe Flight Attendant, Jenna Ortega forWednesday, and Jean Smart forHacks.
Gomez’sOnly Murders in the Buildingco-stars, Steven Martin and Martin Short, are also up for awards. Martin and Short are both contenders for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy category for their roles as Charles-Haden Savage (Martin) and Oliver Putnam (Short). The Hulu seriesOnly Murders in the Buildinghas also been nominated for Best Television Series–Musical or Comedy. The show is among one of the most-nominated television series of the year, along withAbbott Elementary,Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,Pam & Tommy, andThe White Lotus.
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Selena Gomez Said Working OnOnly Murders in the Building“Was One of the Greatest Opportunities”
During a previous interview withGood Morning Americato speak aboutOnly Murders in the Building’sseason 2 premiere, Gomez appeared alongside her co-stars Martin and Short to talk about her experience working on the series. Gomez (who is also credited as an executive producer on the show) told GMA, “This show has changed my life in so many ways.” She added, “Being able to take this role was one of the greatest opportunities, and then I’m surrounded by these guys who are certified legends and just it’s a blast.”
Martin also affirmed Gomez’s statement. He said, “It really is [a great time] because it’s you want to do it. When you do a movie you think well it’ll be over in three months and then everybody dissipates, but here I think there’s an ongoing camaraderie ongoing story and I think we still have, you know, something to give.”
The cast will find out the results of their Golden Globe nominees at the 80th annualGolden Globe Awardson Tuesday, January 10th.
