Selena Gomez surprises high school volleyball team at Telluride game

Selena Gomez Surprises High School Volleyball Team in Colorado

A sign from the universe — or a couple of high schoolers — is more than enough to motivate a surprise from Selena Gomez.

Sweet Gesture at a Colorado High School

On Saturday, the Only Murders in the Building star revealed a sweet moment she shared with the students of a Colorado high school who asked her to spin by their volleyball game.

Spotted Sign Leads to Heartwarming Encounter

Gomez posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram, including a shot of a bright orange sign she spotted after touching down in Telluride, Colo., for the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. “Selena Gomez, please sing the National Anthem @ one of home games,” read the sign — which provided the dates and times of two matches — from the volleyball team.

Next came a clip of Gomez walking into the high school gymnasium to greet a shocked crowd of students. “I saw the sign, so I had to come by,” Gomez said in the video.

Heartwarming Interaction with Fans

Entertainment Weekly can confirm that Gomez did not perform the national anthem at the game, but based on the photos fans were more than happy just to have her there. The rest of the pictures show the actress posing for photos with the team and signing autographs for fans in the gym.

“They asked!!” she captioned the post. “Couldn’t help it. It’s my first time in Telluride!”

Upcoming Projects and Reactions

Gomez is visiting Colorado for this weekend’s Telluride Film Festival as one of the stars of Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, a musical crime comedy that also features Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramirez.

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Positive Reactions and Support

Her costar Saldaña was among those who commented on Gomez’ visit to the high school, writing, “The kindest heart indeed.”

Her friend Ashley Park also chimed in, saying, “This is so sweet,” while Gomez’ boyfriend, Benny Blanco, commented with heart-eye emojis and hearts. Fans praised the former Disney star, writing, “Ain’t nobody cooler than you” and “The people’s princess fr.”

Exciting Projects Ahead

Gomez’ big weekend also marked the premiere of Only Murders in the Building season 4, in which she teams up again with her fellow true-crime obsessives Steve Martin and Martin Short to solve new mysteries. Meanwhile, Emilia Pérez is set to hit theaters for a limited run on Nov. 1 before landing on Netflix on Nov. 13.

FAQs

Q: Did Selena Gomez perform the national anthem at the volleyball game?

A: No, Gomez did not perform the national anthem at the game, but she made a surprise appearance that delighted fans and the volleyball team.

Q: What upcoming projects is Selena Gomez involved in?

A: Gomez is starring in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, a musical crime comedy, and is also part of the cast for Only Murders in the Building season 4.

Q: How did fans and celebrities react to Selena Gomez’s visit to the high school?

A: Fans and celebrities, including Zoe Saldaña and Ashley Park, praised Gomez for her kind gesture and sweet interaction with the students at the Colorado high school.

Q: When can fans expect to see Emilia Pérez in theaters and on Netflix?

A: Emilia Pérez is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on Nov. 1 before becoming available on Netflix on Nov. 13 for viewers to enjoy.

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