Selena Gomez Revealed She Wasn't Taken Seriously After Leaving Disney And Making A Move For Mainstream Hollywood

Selena Gomez ‘felt like a joke’ after transitioning to more adult acting roles following Disney fame.

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The actress opened up recently about not being taken seriously due to her being a former Disney star.

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According to Gomez, she “felt like it was very difficult for people to take me seriously.”

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Gomez says while it was a frustrating process, she has successfully pushed through and has been able to prove herself in the industry.

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Gomez was the lead star of the Disney original series “Wizards Of Waverly Place” and also had a recurring role in Disney’s “Hannah Montana.”

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The actress also has a good filmography since her exit from Disney.

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Gomez starred in the 2012 Hollywood film “Spring Breakers” and also produced the hit show “13 Reasons Why.”

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Gomez also starred as the lead voice actress alongside Andy Samberg on the Sony animated franchise “Hotel Transylvania.”

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Selena Gomez presently stars as Mabel Mora on the hit comedy series “Only Murders In The Room” alongside comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short.

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