Selena Gomez captivates with her radiant Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot

Selena Gomez was turned into a blonde bombshell in an homage to the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The singer - who will next star with Steve Martin in the series Only Murders In The Building - landed the cover of ELLE 's September 2021 issue is the brand's first-ever Latinx issue, which will be on newsstands August 31.

Selena Gomez underwent a stunning transformation, channeling the timeless allure of Marilyn Monroe. The talented singer, set to grace our screens alongside Steve Martin in the upcoming series Only Murders In The Building, takes center stage as the cover star for ELLE’s September 2021 edition. Notably, this remarkable issue marks ELLE’s inaugural Latinx-themed release, hitting newsstands on August 31st.

Stunning! Selena Gomez was turned into a blonde bombshell in the vein of pinup Marilyn Monroe of How To Marry A Millionaire and Niagara fame for her latest photo shoot.

How incredible! Selena Gomez underwent a fabulous transformation into a dazzling blonde beauty, reminiscent of the iconic pinup Marilyn Monroe from the beloved films How To Marry A Millionaire and Niagara. This breathtaking look was captured during her latest and stunning photo session.

Saucy: Selena revealed that she has felt objectified at certain points in her career, which she said 'felt gross for a long time'. She also talked about the pressure to look perfect and the part social media plays. In 2017, she deleted her Instagram account from her phone. Now, she says it helped her with her mental health: 'I don't have it on my phone, so there's no temptation. I suddenly had to learn how to be with myself.'

Cheeky: Selena recently opened up about her personal experiences of feeling objectified during certain moments in her career, describing the sensation as something that made her feel “gross” for an extended period of time. Additionally, she candidly discussed the immense pressure to maintain a flawless image and the significant influence of social media. In fact, back in 2017, Selena decided to take a notable step by completely removing her Instagram account from her phone. Reflecting on this decision, she now credits it as a positive influence on her mental well-being, stating that without the constant temptation, she was forced to truly get to know herself on a deeper level.

Her inspiration: American actress, singer, model legend Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s.

The muse that sparked her creativity: The iconic Marilyn Monroe, a legendary figure in the realms of American acting, singing, and modeling during the vibrant 1950s era.

Next up for Selena, in regard to her acting career, is the series Only Murders In The Building, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short. On working with Gomez, Short said: 'She's a brilliant actress. And there's an immediate warmth and loveliness to her.'

Moving forward in her acting journey, Selena Gomez has embarked on a thrilling new project called Only Murders In The Building where she stars alongside the legendary duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short. Describing his experience working with Gomez, Martin Short graciously praised her talent saying, “She possesses a remarkable gift for acting and radiates an instant charm and warmth.”

Selena also impressed Steve Martin, too. 'Marty and I were both knocked out by her understanding that quiet acting is powerful acting,' he says, adding, 'Marty doesn't yet understand this.' Gomez loved working with the older actors. 'I got to be in a space with so much wisdom. They became my uncles.' Martin echoed the sentiment: 'We ended up feeling very close to Selena.'

Steve Martin was equally amazed by Selena’s talent. He and his co-star, Marty, were both astounded by her ability to convey intense emotions through subtle acting. According to Martin, Marty still has a lot to learn in this regard. Gomez thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with the seasoned actors and cherished the wisdom they shared with her on set. She considered them as her own family, referring to them as her uncles. Martin echoed Gomez’s feelings, emphasizing the strong bond they developed during the filming process.

Big romance: Selena has had to deal with being in the public eye since her career took off 2007 when she starred on Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney. Then, in 2011, she started dating Justin Bieber, which set off a whirlwind of rumors centered around the young couple. Pictured: Selena and Justin in LA in 2012.

Love story on a grand scale: Selena’s journey in the spotlight commenced in 2007, when she captivated audiences with her role on Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place. However, her rise to fame was paralleled by the beginning of her relationship with Justin Bieber in 2011, arousing a frenzy of gossip and speculation surrounding the youthful pair. Captured here is a photo of Selena and Justin, sharing tender moments in the vibrant city of Los Angeles back in 2012.

Selena shared with Elle that she had felt pressure to act beyond her years. In 2020, she shared a similar sentiment to Allure, stating that she felt she had to play the role of a siren when she was young. 'I just did things that weren't really me. There was pressure to seem more adult on my album, Revival ... I really don't think I was [that] person,' she said. Selena was 23 when the album released in 2015.

During a conversation with Elle, Selena opened up about her experiences of feeling the need to act older than her actual age. In a later interview with Allure in 2020, she echoed similar sentiments, expressing that she believed she had to portray a seductive and alluring persona during her early years in the industry. “I found myself doing things that didn’t truly align with who I was. The pressure to appear more mature on my album, Revival, was quite intense… looking back, I don’t believe that was truly me,” she candidly shared. At the time of the album’s release in 2015, Selena was 23 years old.

From the heart: Also in the issue, Selena talked about how she has had struggle after struggle, which should have torn her down. 'My lupus, my kidney transplant, chemotherapy, having a mental illness, going through very public heartbreaks - these were all things that honestly should have taken me down,' Selena told Carina Chocano.

Straight from the heart: In addition, Selena opened up about the countless challenges she has faced, each one capable of shattering her resolve. The impact of dealing with lupus, undergoing a kidney transplant, enduring rounds of chemotherapy, grappling with a mental illness, and enduring painfully public heartbreaks is immense. Surprisingly, these hurdles haven’t succeeded in breaking her spirit, as Selena revealed to Carina Chocano.

Too much to take: Sometimes it was overwhelming. 'Every time I went through something, I was like, What else? What else am I going to have to deal with?' added the red carpet favorite. And then she realized there was a reason for her pain: 'You're going to help people. That's really what kept me going. There could have been a time when I wasn't strong enough, and would have done something to hurt myself,' she shared.

Overwhelmed and burdened: At times, it all seemed like too much. The constant barrage of challenges had her questioning, “Is there no end to this? What other obstacles will I have to face?” This sentiment was echoed by the celebrity who graced countless red carpets. However, amidst the chaos, she discovered a purpose behind her suffering: “You have the power to impact others positively,” she realized. This newfound understanding inspired her to persevere. She acknowledged that there may have been a point when she lacked the strength to continue, risking self-harm. But she ultimately found solace in the fact that her experiences could be a source of help and healing for those in need.

Gomez, who embraced her Latinx heritage in her work in a big way this year, is releasing her first Spanish-language album, Revelación and producing and starring in the upcoming biopic In the Shadow of the Mountain, about Peruvian mountain climber Silvia Vásquez-Lavado. She worked with a Spanish coach for the career moves: 'I made sure that I didn't look like a fool.' The Texas native added: 'I focused so hard on making sure that the language I was speaking, and the way I was speaking it, was authentic'.

Gomez, who fully embraced and celebrated her Latinx roots this year, is set to debut her very first Spanish album titled “Revelación.” In addition to her musical venture, she is also taking on the role of producer and lead actress in the upcoming biopic “In the Shadow of the Mountain,” which tells the inspiring story of Peruvian mountain climber Silvia Vásquez-Lavado. To prepare herself for these career milestones, Gomez diligently worked with a Spanish coach to ensure she portrayed her roles with authenticity and competence. As a Texan native, Gomez expressed her dedication to mastering the language and delivering her lines in a genuine and believable manner.

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