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Selena Gomez Celebrates Engagement, Advocates 'Inside Out' for Kids

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Selena Gomez joined Amy Poehler on the "Good Hang" podcast to discuss her engagement to producer Benny Blanco and her aspirations for motherhood.
She highlighted the importance of Pixar's "Inside Out," advocating for it as essential viewing for children.
Gomez intends to share the film with her future children due to its authentic depiction of emotions.
Poehler mentioned that the sequel, "Inside Out 2," will introduce anxiety as a new emotion, appealing to all ages.
Gomez has expressed her enthusiasm for motherhood and her love for children.

History

Historical Context

Released in 2015, Pixar's "Inside Out" explored complex emotions through characters like Joy and Sadness, earning over $857 million globally and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film's cultural impact, highlighted by Selena Gomez's advocacy, aligns with growing societal discussions on mental health, paving the way for its sequel, "Inside Out 2," which aims to address anxiety.

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Story summary

Selena Gomez joined Amy Poehler on the "Good Hang" podcast to discuss her engagement to producer Benny Blanco and her aspirations for motherhood.
She highlighted the importance of Pixar's "Inside Out," advocating for it as essential viewing for children.
Gomez intends to share the film with her future children due to its authentic depiction of emotions.
Poehler mentioned that the sequel, "Inside Out 2," will introduce anxiety as a new emotion, appealing to all ages.
Gomez has expressed her enthusiasm for motherhood and her love for children.

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