Selena Gomez shares throwback audition video from her childhood; reflects on her early career days
etimes.in | Mar 19, 2025, 09.04 AM IST
Selena Gomez is taking a heartfelt trip down memory lane. The Only Murders in the Building actress, 32, shared an adorable throwback audition video on Instagram on March 18, offering fans a glimpse of her early ambitions before she became a household name.
“We’re not getting any younger,” Gomez captioned the post, referencing a lyric from Younger and Hotter Than Me, a track from her latest collaborative project I Said I Love You First with fiancé Benny Blanco.
In the nostalgic video, a young Selena confidently speaks to casting executives, revealing her childhood dreams of becoming an actress and singer. “I’m trying to get into my singing career or my acting career,” she says, adding that she takes vocal lessons to refine her skills.
One heartwarming moment captures her recreating Disney Channel’s iconic Mickey Mouse ear sketch, saying, “We play around like, ‘I’m Selena, and you’re watching Disney Channel.’” In the background, an adult reassures her, “You might not be too far off. You never know, right?” This moment feels especially magical, considering she later rose to fame as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place at just 14 years old.
The audition clip also highlights Gomez’s resilience and maturity at a young age. When asked about the opportunity, she confidently states, “It’s not that I don’t care if I don’t get this—it’d be awesome, it’d be a fun experience. But I’m not going to cry if I don’t get it.”
Looking back, Gomez’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a hopeful young talent to an international superstar, she has certainly achieved the dream she once spoke about in that audition room.
“We’re not getting any younger,” Gomez captioned the post, referencing a lyric from Younger and Hotter Than Me, a track from her latest collaborative project I Said I Love You First with fiancé Benny Blanco.
In the nostalgic video, a young Selena confidently speaks to casting executives, revealing her childhood dreams of becoming an actress and singer. “I’m trying to get into my singing career or my acting career,” she says, adding that she takes vocal lessons to refine her skills.
One heartwarming moment captures her recreating Disney Channel’s iconic Mickey Mouse ear sketch, saying, “We play around like, ‘I’m Selena, and you’re watching Disney Channel.’” In the background, an adult reassures her, “You might not be too far off. You never know, right?” This moment feels especially magical, considering she later rose to fame as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place at just 14 years old.
The audition clip also highlights Gomez’s resilience and maturity at a young age. When asked about the opportunity, she confidently states, “It’s not that I don’t care if I don’t get this—it’d be awesome, it’d be a fun experience. But I’m not going to cry if I don’t get it.”
Looking back, Gomez’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a hopeful young talent to an international superstar, she has certainly achieved the dream she once spoke about in that audition room.