Selena Gomez, renowned actress and mental health advocate, recently revealed her deep appreciation for Pixar's Inside Out films during an appearance on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast. More than just a movie, Gomez believes Inside Out should be required viewing in schools, highlighting its impactful portrayal of complex emotions.
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Speaking of her experience watching the films with her sister, Gomez confessed to emotional tears, emphasizing the films' factual representation of the human experience. She stated, "I watched it with my sister and I completely sobbed because it is so factual." This sentiment was echoed by her sister's reaction to the recently released sequel, Inside Out 2, which explores the emotional turbulence of puberty.
The sequel's depiction of Riley's emotional development, with the introduction of new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment, resonated deeply with Gomez. She enthusiastically declared her intention to share this powerful cinematic experience with her future children, stating, "I'm going to make my children watch it." Poehler, who voices Joy in the films, agreed on the films' relatability across all ages, comparing the shift in emotional landscape to adding darker colors to a childhood paint set: "It's part of growing up, but it's brutal."
Gomez's passion for Inside Out aligns perfectly with her ongoing advocacy for mental health. Her documentary, My Mind & Me, offers an intimate look at her personal journey, while her Rare Impact Fund actively works to expand access to mental health resources for young people. This makes her endorsement of Inside Out as a valuable tool for emotional understanding even more significant. The film, therefore, becomes not just entertainment, but a powerful educational resource for children and adults alike.
Listen to the full episode of Good Hang with Selena Gomez to hear more of her insightful discussion with Amy Poehler about this moving and relatable film.
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Originally published at: https://ew.com/selena-gomez-cant-wait-to-show-future-kids-this-amy-poehler-movie-11806915
