16 June: Selena represents Only Murders In The Building at The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable (watch video)

Selena sitting among other big TV stars as she gives interview & represents Only Murders In The Building at The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable.

THR: Selena, you’ve been in the public eye for so much of your life. How does your old Disney persona factor into the decisions you make at this point in your career?

GOMEZ: I think I’ve done a pretty good job of removing myself from that because I’m pretty honest about my imperfections. But I took control of the narrative of my life once I started becoming older because, growing up, I didn’t really have a choice. Now I understand that there are certain boundaries that I need to set for myself, and I respect and adore so many people, but I’ve got to do what’s best for me.

THR: I assume Only Murders in the Building was an easy yes, if somewhat intimidating? And as a producer, what do you bring to it?

GOMEZ: Yeah. One of my friends, who didn’t watch my show, and I don’t care if they do, was like, “So, do you have any hot co-stars?” and I’m like, “In a way …” (Laughter.)

GOMEZ: But it’s really fun collaborating with Steve and Marty. They both have such specific takes on their characters, and when we’re offscreen, they’re constantly doing bits and running them by me, not like I have a say, but just for fun, and I’ve learned so much.

THR: For the rest of you, was there a passing comment that somebody made along the way or an opportunity that they may not even remember giving you that changed your trajectory?

GOMEZ: (Looks to Schumer.) I guess you’ve been that way for me. I was so young when you met me and gave me an opportunity to be on your show [Inside Amy Schumer]. On her show. I was obsessed with her and made it very clear to the world…

THR: There is a lot of harsh feedback in this business. When has it propelled any of you?

GOMEZ: It’s really unfair. I actually did an album cover and I was really ashamed after I did it. I had to work through those feelings because I realized it was attached to something deeper that was going on. And it was a choice that I wasn’t necessarily happy that I made, but I think that I’ve done my best, at least I try to be myself. And I’m not an overly sexual person. Sometimes I like to feel sexy, but that doesn’t mean it’s for somebody else. It can be for me.

THR: But how much of that is the infrastructure around you saying that is what you’re “supposed to be”?

GOMEZ: Well, I have to be honest, I don’t go on [social media] anymore. I’ve said it in a million interviews, and I’m sure people are annoyed with me, Instagram’s emailed me because all I do is say, “I don’t do it.” But you’re seeing all of these other people [post these images] and I can’t look that way. It’s impossible. I don’t find it attainable and the moment I’m not on it, everything else becomes real.

THR: A lot of you are very outspoken, whether it’s socially or politically, and there’s a degree of bravery that comes with that. Do you feel like it has ever come at a cost?

GOMEZ: Having this platform, it was ingrained in me to understand that I had a responsibility. Why else be here? I want to be remembered for the things that I’m doing. What Amy just said? That made my whole day — just hearing that is way cooler than me hosting SNL.

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com