Selena Gomez shined the spotlight on her parents during a recent episode of the Awards Chatter podcast with host Scott Feinberg. Taking time to review her journey from child stardom, finding her voice as a solo artist and getting the chance to show what she can do as an adult, Gomez says none of it would’ve been possible without her parent’s sacrifices.
LISTEN NOW: Selena Gomez opens up about journey of her career on the Awards Chatter Podcast
Being offered her first starring role on Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place series at the young age of 13, it was a family effort to make it happen for Gomez as she was underage and had to make a big move from Texas to Los Angeles.
“It was actually hard because my parents aren’t together,” she shared. “My dad stayed in Texas… [he] was devastated because he had a job and he wasn’t going to be able to do a lot but I remember him just saying,’ This is something you want to do and I want you to do that.’ My Mom has always wanted me to believe bigger than where we’re from because it’s small where I’m from, you don’t see anything.”
She continued, “I really give them credit for choosing me over their own happiness and essentially I think that brought them happiness once I was working and doing what I loved.”
Listen to Selena talk more about her journey to stardom and the ways her parents have been there to support her every step of the way on the Awards Chatter Podcast.
The Awards Chatter podcast, hosted and created by Scott Feinberg features in-depth interviews with some of the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Find more episodes here.
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