Selena Gomez Reveals the Best Piece of Advice She Got from Another Woman: ‘It Actually Does Work!’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Selena Gomezis sharing some special words of wisdom she’s received from her peers.At the 2024ELLE’s Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Gomez, 32, revealed to PEOPLE the best advice she’s received from another woman to mark the special night celebrating the industry’s leading ladies.“I know this sounds silly, but someone once said, ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously,’ ” the singer and actress tells PEOPLE. “Because it allows you to have room and empathy and compassion, and you can go into a film or a character and be able to really appreciate that.”“That was from an actress that I really respect,” shares Gomez, who sported a sparkling Ralph Lauren suit. “I know it sounds weird, but it actually does work when you get to enjoy it and not be in your head so much.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Selena Gomez at ELLE’s 2024 Women in Hollywood event.JC Olivera/Variety via GettyGomez attended Tuesday’s event, where she also honored, with herEmilia PérezcostarsZoe Saldañaand Karla Sofía Gascón.The trio joined a star-studded guest list that includedCameron Diaz,Julianne Moore,Tilda Swinton,Demi Moore,Saoirse RonanandDanielle Deadwyler.Selena Gomez attends the 2024 ELLE’s Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.Kevin Winter/WireImageGomez’s appearance at the bash comes after she opened up in an interview withELLEearlier this month about her inspiring experience working with another great actress — her costar onOnly Murders in the Building,Meryl Streep.The Disney alum revealed that she“barely spoke” to Streep on her first day on setafter the 75-year-oldjoined the show in 2023for season 3. She then shared she was left in awe of Streep’s professionalism and leadership on set while filming together.(L-R) Cameron Diaz, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Karla Sofía Gascón.Stefanie Keenan/Getty"I remember being on set with Meryl Streep, trying to shoot her side so that she could go home and have the next day off. Toward the end of the day, she said, ‘Wait, no, why aren’t we turning around?’ And they said, ‘Oh, we’ll do that tomorrow.’ And she goes, ‘No, no, I must come in, I should be here for them,’ " Gomez said.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!“It was so classy and showed that she really still loved the craft and that she wanted to be there for us too,” Gomez continued. “I’ll never forget her being barefoot, singing on set, just loving what she’s doing.““I want that spirit, I want to always love what I do and be there for people,” she added.

Selena Gomezis sharing some special words of wisdom she’s received from her peers.

At the 2024ELLE’s Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Gomez, 32, revealed to PEOPLE the best advice she’s received from another woman to mark the special night celebrating the industry’s leading ladies.

“I know this sounds silly, but someone once said, ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously,’ ” the singer and actress tells PEOPLE. “Because it allows you to have room and empathy and compassion, and you can go into a film or a character and be able to really appreciate that.”

“That was from an actress that I really respect,” shares Gomez, who sported a sparkling Ralph Lauren suit. “I know it sounds weird, but it actually does work when you get to enjoy it and not be in your head so much.”

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Selena Gomez at ELLE’s 2024 Women in Hollywood event.JC Olivera/Variety via Getty

JC Olivera/Variety via Getty

Gomez attended Tuesday’s event, where she also honored, with herEmilia PérezcostarsZoe Saldañaand Karla Sofía Gascón.

The trio joined a star-studded guest list that includedCameron Diaz,Julianne Moore,Tilda Swinton,Demi Moore,Saoirse RonanandDanielle Deadwyler.

Selena Gomez attends the 2024 ELLE’s Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.Kevin Winter/WireImage

Kevin Winter/WireImage

Gomez’s appearance at the bash comes after she opened up in an interview withELLEearlier this month about her inspiring experience working with another great actress — her costar onOnly Murders in the Building,Meryl Streep.

The Disney alum revealed that she“barely spoke” to Streep on her first day on setafter the 75-year-oldjoined the show in 2023for season 3. She then shared she was left in awe of Streep’s professionalism and leadership on set while filming together.

(L-R) Cameron Diaz, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Karla Sofía Gascón.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

“I remember being on set with Meryl Streep, trying to shoot her side so that she could go home and have the next day off. Toward the end of the day, she said, ‘Wait, no, why aren’t we turning around?’ And they said, ‘Oh, we’ll do that tomorrow.’ And she goes, ‘No, no, I must come in, I should be here for them,’ " Gomez said.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

“It was so classy and showed that she really still loved the craft and that she wanted to be there for us too,” Gomez continued. “I’ll never forget her being barefoot, singing on set, just loving what she’s doing.”

“I want that spirit, I want to always love what I do and be there for people,” she added.

source: people.com