Selena Gomez recently shared how a scene featuring Jennifer Aniston in Friends inspired her as she prepared for the 2024 Emmy Awards. In an interview, Gomez expressed her admiration for Aniston’s character, Rachel, who she considers a lifelong mentor.
During the seventh season of Friends, Rachel teaches Joey how to gracefully accept defeat. Gomez is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Only Murders in the Building, which stars Martin Short and Steve Martin. To get ready for the Emmys, she practiced her “losing face” during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On the show, Gomez, along with Short and Martin, demonstrated their “losing face.” Fans were impressed by how closely her expression resembled Rachel’s from the iconic sitcom. After some speculation about the similarity, Gomez took to Instagram Stories to clarify the connection, thanking Aniston for the inspiration. She posted a video that highlighted the similarities between her expression and Rachel’s.
In the Friends scene, Rachel instructs Joey on how to appear disappointed yet supportive when losing at the Soapy Awards.
Gomez’s homage to this moment reflects her deep respect for the show. She has previously shared her fond memories of watching Friends with her mother every Thursday night, expressing her emotional connection to the series. “Rachel was my life,” she stated during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show while guest-hosting Aniston.
Both Gomez and Aniston received nominations for major awards at this year’s Emmys, though they are in different categories. Gomez is recognized for her performance as Mabel in Only Murders in the Building, while Aniston is nominated for her role in The Morning Show.
Gomez celebrated her first Emmy nomination by sharing a photo of a cake that read, “Congratulations Emmy Nominee!” on her Instagram Stories, expressing her gratitude for the recognition. She also thanked the Hulu show for the opportunity to portray Mabel.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez described her nomination as “crazy” and expressed her honor at being part of a show that is recognized for its quality. She mentioned the thoughtful gesture of receiving flowers from her co-stars, Short and Martin, who are currently in different locations but plan to celebrate together soon.
The 2024 Emmy Awards will air live on Sunday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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