Gomez introduced her ‘Only Murders in the Building’ co-stars to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s racy, ultra-explicit hit, ‘WAP,’ upon its release, she and Short recalled during the June episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, guest-hosted by the comedic actor.
“She helps us,” said Short of himself and Martin. “There are many times when we sit there before a serious scene, and she says, ‘Oh, you haven’t heard the lyrics of “Wet Ass P—-” yet?’” Immediately bursting into laughter, Gomez explained, “It had just come out, and I was like, ‘Surely they have an opinion on this song. I wonder what it is.” “Steve was saying, ‘Is that from My Fair Lady?’” jokes Short about ‘WAP’, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks in part to its steamy music video featuring cameos from Kylie Jenner, Normani, Rosalía, Latto, Sukihana, and Rubi Rose.
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Elsewhere in the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ interview, Gomez opened up about how she moves about the world as a public figure with a massive platform of more than 426 million Instagram followers. “I think it’s been great,” she said of her fame level. “I do what I can with what I have, and I’m so grateful. My grandparents are here. I just want to make my family proud, and I’m just happy.”
The Disney Channel alum recently detailed her thoughts on touring as a musician. “Nothing makes me happier than 90 minutes of being with my fans and just celebrating together,” Gomez said, explaining why she feels “50/50” on the prospect.
“It is very emotionally draining for me. And then you realise you’re just surrounded by a bunch of people that you’re paying,” she added. The ‘Single Soon’ singer last embarked on a tour around her ‘Revival’ album. However, the run of shows ultimately ended early, as she revealed she was struggling with anxiety and depression as a side effect of lupus.
Gomez also talked about her thoughts on sharing her relationship with her boyfriend Benny Blanco with the public. “I know what people can do to people I love,” she said. “My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life. But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him,” continued the star.
-Sushmita Sarkar