Selena Gomez has again hinted at her retirement from the music scene after teasing it for a couple of years. She wishes to develop a niche in acting while continuing her entrepreneurial venture and philanthropic activities after spending years juggling various creative projects. However, her decision has garnered mixed response, here’s why.
Selena Gomez hints at retirement from music
The 31-year-old actress shed more light on her retirement plans in the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. She highlighted that she would like to develop a focused niche in her career, which unfortunately isn’t music.
Selena Gomez reveals that her next album will probably be her last as she will focus on her acting and philanthropy.
“I feel I only have one more in me” pic.twitter.com/qpEDHFSmfY
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 2, 2024
Gomez shared that she started to work with music and go on tours during the same time as her Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place. At that age, she enjoyed this hassle and continued developing a career as a singer.
However, now when she is in her thirties she wishes to ‘settle onto something’ as opposed to juggling various creative projects. She further clarified that she would like to focus on acting, which was also her first passion but she does believe she has one more album within her.
“philanthropist” what’s the point when her speaking up won’t do anything https://t.co/wFxAPTfrMi
— nee 🦦 (@nightluxxe) January 3, 2024
The Only Murders in the Building actress has steadily been growing her acting career while working as a singer. Her latest projects have particularly taken her dream profession to the next step by garnering her two Golden Globes nominations in 2023 and 2024 for best performance by an actress in a television series.
Therefore, her decision comes at a wise time but netizens had some other reactions.
Netizens react
The users of platform X (former Twitter) didn’t appreciate the candid update from Selena Gomez about her career. They particularly expressed their disappointment regarding the mention of her philanthropy which the actress has always supported and considers one of her life’s aims.
is her philanthropy in the room with us rn https://t.co/mRU0UDAM2t pic.twitter.com/yGpvdtSM0Y
— bailey. (@girlidkcvlt) January 2, 2024
They found this side of Gomez uncomfortable after her controversial commentary on the Israel-Hamas War in November 2023. The actress had questioned the impact of her voicing her opinion in favor of Palestine stating that it won’t change the world while simultaneously sharing how much all the updates have pained her.
Many netizens took that post as a neutral stand and criticized her. They also found her reasoning for silence confusing as she is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram. Not only that her post also opened up a discussion about celebrities’ right to not use their platform for spreading positive messages.
philanthropy from someone who refuses to speak out about anything because “one person can’t do anything” yea okay https://t.co/WQDXhtKN1c
— sha (@spideyacd) January 2, 2024
This event appears to have remained in netizens’ hearts, who couldn’t join the word philanthropy with Selena Gomez. However, the star has always remained active in doing her part for the world.
She has worked with UNICEF as an ambassador, is part of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and is the spearhead of the Rare Impact Fund. She recently donated 100% revenue of her venture Rare Beauty on Mental Health Day. Additionally, philanthropy is one of her lifetime goals alongside being a mother as per Grazia.
Therefore, the star is likely to continue her philanthropic activities even after retiring from the music scene following her album release to focus on her beauty line and acting.
