Selena Gomez Receives Virtuoso Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival

Selena Gomez was honored with the Virtuoso Award at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' a film that has garnered significant attention, including 13 Academy Award nominations. Despite the controversy surrounding her co-star, Karla Sofía Gascón, Gomez expressed pride in her work and emphasized her dedication to the film. The festival, which ran from February 4 to February 15, celebrated various cinematic achievements and featured a range of events, including award ceremonies and discussions on filmmaking. Gomez's red carpet look, a white Magda Butrym mini dress complemented by Messika jewelry and Santoni heels, received praise from fans and attendees alike. Also honored at the event were stars like Ariana Grande and Mikey Madison, with Grande teasing details about her upcoming project, 'Wicked: Part Two.' The festival highlighted Gomez's artistic growth and her ability to connect with her audience despite industry challenges.