Selena Gomezis quite a personality in our world today, being mainly recognized for being an actress and singer. She’s also a model, designer, entrepreneur, and more, making her an all-around artist.
When she was just ten years old, Gomez was already starting to work in the entertainment world. In her early days, she played supporting roles as a child and then went on to become one of the most beloved stars of the Disney Channel. During this time, she was present in several series and movies of the company, but starringin the seriesWizards of Waverly Placewas what catapulted his success and won several awards.
Subsequently, by getting involved with other projects, Selena Gomez’s career has only been on the rise. Here’s a list of her best movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – 62%
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacationis a 3D-animated fantasy comedy film. It was directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. It’s the third film in theHotel Transylvaniasaga. The plot revolves around the monsters of the hotel, who go on vacation on a luxury cruise. During the trip, while Drac takes a break, he ends up falling in love with the captain of the ship, Ericka. But the latter hides a very serious secret and everything becomes a nightmare for Mavis.
Selena Gomez gives her voice to Mavis, the daughter of Dracula, the owner of the hotel for monsters. Since the first film, she has been seen as a very tender vampire who’s in love with her human husband, Johnny. In this installment, her mission is to protect her father and help him get his well-deserved rest.
9Rudderless – 64%
Rudderlessis a musical drama film that was released in 2014. It was directed by William H. Marcy. The plot revolves around Sam Manning, an advertising executive, who suffers the death of his son, Josh, from a shooting at his college. After two years,he ends up becoming an alcoholic, living on a sailboat moored on a lake. His ex-wife visits him and gives him some musical material recorded by his son before he died, which makes Sam discover that side of his son that he didn’t know due to being too busy working.
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Gomez played Kate Ann Lucas, who was Josh’s ex-girlfriend. She’s shown as a resentful and frustrated person, plus she came to disturb Sam when she was performing her son’s songs.
8Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – 64%
Neighbors 2: Sorority Risingis the sequel toNeighborsand is a film that falls into the family comedy genre. It was released in 2016 and was directed by Nicholas Stoller. The plot of the movie revolves around Mac and Kelly, who are expecting their second child. They want to sell their house to move. However, everything gets difficult when a sorority rents the house next door. So, they ask Teddy to help evict them. Gomez appears in a cameo in this film as the president of the Phi Lambda fraternity.
7Spring Breakers – 68%
Spring Breakersis a comedy-drama film released in 2013. It was written and directed by Harmony Korine. The plot tells the story of four girls studying in college. They want to pay for a trip for their spring break, so they decide to get the money by robbing a fast-food joint. Later, they meet Alien, a local bad guy who decides to take them away for a wild and unforgettable vacation.
Selena Gomez played Faith, one of the four college girls. She’s arrested on drug charges along with her friends, but when they’re released, they go with Alien for a wild adventure. The film also featured performances by James Franco, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, and Rachel Korine.
6Ramona and Beezus – 70%
Ramona and Beezusis a film released in 2010. It was directed by Elizabeth Allen and is an adaptation of the book of the same name. The plot revolves around Ramona, a girl who lives by imagination and is not very quiet. Everyone is always watching her and taking care of her. But, when a situation happens that puts the family home at risk, Ramona turns out to be very helpful in saving her home.
Gomez plays Beatrice “Beezus” Quimby,who’s Ramona’s older sister. She’s the co-star of the story and is a character who’s always putting up with her little sister’s antics. The film also featured Joey King as the titular Ramona.
5The Fundamentals of Caring – 77%
The Fundamentals of Caringis a comedy-drama film that was released in 2016. It was directed by Rob Burnett and was based on Jonathan Evison’s 2012 novelThe Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. This film tells the story of Trevor, a teenager with muscular dystrophy, who has a rather complicated personality. He and Ben, his caregiver, decide to go on a road trip to visit fantastic places and end up forming a beautiful friendship.
Selena Gomez played Dot, a girl Trevor’s age and later becomes his romantic interest. She ends up traveling with Trevor and Ben when she hitchhikes to Denver after the death of her mother. The film also stars Paul Rudd and Craig Roberts.
4Girl Rising – 80%
Girl Risingisa documentary filmthat was released in 2013. It was produced by Holly Gordon, Tom Yellin, and Kayce Fredd, and directed by Richard E. Robbins. From this work, the international organization Girl Rising was created, which advocates for girls' school education. This documentary tells the stories of nine girls in nine different countries, reflecting their cultural and social struggles and the barriers imposed on them by society. Gomez didn’t act in the film but was one of the narrators of the documentary. Other narrators include Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, and Anne Hathaway.
3The Big Short – 89%
The Big Shortis a biographical, dramatic, and comedy film that was written and directed by Adam McKay. It was released in 2015 and was based on the book by Michael Lewis, named the same as its adaptation. The plot of this play is set in the 2007 to 2010 financial crisis of the economic bubble and housing accumulation. Four men observe the collapse of the economy, which is denied by all public media, and decide to make “the big short” to begin to bandage the current banking system.
Selena Gomez appears in a cameo as herself gambling in a casino while playing a game of blackjack. Additionally, the film starred Christian Bale, Steve Carrel, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, and won several awards.
2The Muppets – 95%
The Muppetsis a musical comedy film that was released in 2011. It was directed by James Bobin. The plot revolves aroundThe Muppet Show, which was a British television show iconic worldwide for its puppets and funny characters. In this installment, Walter, Gary, and Mary embark on a mission to raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theater because a rich businessman threatens to demolish it to search for oil in the subsoil.
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Gomez also makes a cameo as herself in the film. She manned the phones during the day of the Muppets' show at the theater. The cast also included Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper.
1Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me – 97%
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Meis a documentary released in 2022 that was directed by Alek Keshishian. This film is about Selena Gomez and a six-year period in her career. As the plot unfolds, it deals with her bipolar disorder, her lupus diagnosis, the consequences of these illnesses on her physical and mental well-being, as well asher personal struggles and fame.
Of course, Gomez acts as herself and is the protagonist of the film. She didn’t play a character as such but rather portrayed herself on screen. This is her best film work to date according to Rotten Tomatoes and received many positive reviews.
