Iconic singer Linda Ronstadt has given her personal approval for Selena Gomez to portray her in an upcoming biopic. The 77-year-old, an 11-time Grammy winner, retired in 2012 due to Parkinson's Disease.
Selena Gomez has been chosen to play Linda Ronstadt in an untitled biopic currently in pre-production. Both artists share Mexican heritage and have previously met to discuss the project. The film is co-produced by Ronstadt's manager John Boylan and James Keach.
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Many highlight the musical similarities between Gomez and Ronstadt, both possessing unique voices and achieving success in the industry. Ronstadt's official social media accounts shared the news about the upcoming biopic, emphasizing that "It all started with a simple dream."
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Coinciding with the biopic announcement, Selena Gomez declared a break from social media to focus on important matters, including her boyfriend Benny Blanco. This decision follows Gomez being caught up in gossip rumors at the 2024 Golden Globes.
Prior to the official announcement, Selena Gomez teased the news by sharing a photo of Linda Ronstadt's memoir on her Instagram Stories. The post hinted at the upcoming revelation about her involvement in the biopic.
The announcement comes amid speculations about Selena Gomez's involvement in a gossip rumor at the 2024 Golden Globes, where some believed she shared information with her BFF Taylor Swift regarding Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
