It is not something new that thousands of series and movies are inspired by real situations, experiences, and even people. Sometimes this happens because many people can identify with a character in similar situations, while in other cases these are biographical productions.
However, there are more recent cases, such as that of the series The Idol, which has generated some controversy due to the numerous similarities that have been found between its plot and the life of Selena Gómez.
The series The Idol, produced by HBO, has captured the attention of the public and the media due to the surprising similarities it presents with the life of the famous singer and actress Selena Gómez.
This production has generated a heated debate about the extent to which coincidences can be considered mere chance. In this article, we will explore the similarities between the life of Selena Gómez and the plot of the production, analyzing whether this is a deliberate creative strategy or simply a series of chance events that have given rise to this intriguing connection.
The series follows the story of Jocelyn, a pop star who after taking time off due to a crisis, returns to her career and faces the music industry and everything that it entails.
Selena's followers have pointed out several points that seem to be related to the artist's real life. This is due to the relationship she had with Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, in 2017 for approximately 10 months. Well, it should be noted that the singer is also one of the producers and actors of the series, which concluded its first season on July 2.
The similarities between Jocelyn's life and Selena's start from the first moment. Like Gomez, who began her career on Barney and then on Wizards of Waverly Place, the series' protagonist mentions that her career began at a young age.
In the first episode, it is noted that Jocelyn returns after a crisis due to the death of her mother. Similarly, Selena stepped away from her career for a time in 2017 after learning that she had lupus, which caused her to have an emotional breakdown.
Additionally, both Jocelyn and Selena sport hospital bracelets on their album covers. In the series, Jocelyn is told that wearing that badge of hers will make her more identifiable to her fans. In real life, Selena also wore a hospital bracelet in the promotional photoshoot for her song “Bad Liar.”
The coincidences continue, since in fiction, Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose Depp, meets Tedros, played by The Weeknd when she returns to his professional life. In the series, Tedros is a cult leader and a self-help guru who runs a club. In real life, Selena also met the singer when she returned to the stage.
Another similar situation occurs when Jocelyn does a live video in which she mentions that she will not let the trauma of her past affect her future and talks about what the press has said about her. In real life, Selena made a live video promising to be the best version of herself and speaking out about negative media reviews.
Finally, both the protagonist of the series and Selena have her best friends as personal assistants. Additionally, both have posed for an album cover without their tops on. They have also expressed their desire for their music to be taken seriously since they have been involved in the world of entertainment from a very young age.
