AceShowbiz - Selena Gomez has a personal connection to the beloved television series "Gilmore Girls". "My mom had me when she was 16, and I do feel that we grew up together," Gomez shared in a Variety Actors on Actors interview with Saoirse Ronan. "It felt very ]Gilmore Girls]... It was very much that dynamic for a long time."

Similar to Lorelai Gilmore's circumstances, Gomez's parents divorced when she was five, and she was raised solely by her mother, Mandy Teefey. However, instead of facing obstacles with schooling and relationships, Gomez navigated the complexities of the entertainment industry under Teefey's guidance.

Gomez's mother shielded her from the dangers of Hollywood. "She would never ever put me in a room by myself... If I had to go to a premiere and I was 16 she would say, 'You can't go to the after party, just enjoy that, have fun. Then you're gonna go home.' "

Gomez's unique upbringing has served her well in her role as a mother in "Emilia Perez". "There is something about children that is so fearless, and I appreciate that so much," she said. In the film, Gomez plays Jessi, the wife of trans woman Emilia Perez.

Gomez's performance in "Emilia Perez" has earned her critical acclaim. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, a testament to her versatility as an actress.

Throughout her life and career, Selena Gomez has been deeply influenced by her close relationship with her mother. The lessons and support she has received have shaped her into the confident and talented woman she is today.