The series co-created by The Weeknd and Sam Levinson, ‘The Idol’, has become one of the most controversial shows today, and now, many fans are accusing the singer of having used some details of Selena’s life. Gomez, for the main character of the series.
They accuse The Weeknd of making strange references to Selena Gomez in his series ‘The Idol’
The Idol is based on the dark personal life of Jocelyn, a pop star who is resuming her career after canceling a world tour due to a nervous breakdown, sounds familiar?
After watching the first episode that was broadcast on HBO Max, fans are convinced that The Weens used Selena Gomez’s traumas for the plot of the series.
Is Jocelyn in The Idol inspired by Selena Gomez?
In the first episode of The Idol, we learn that Jocelyn is preparing a comeback after canceling a tour due to a nervous breakdown.
We then see Jocelyn posing for the cover of her new single. In the photo shoot, Jocelyn wears a hospital bracelet she was given in rehab. There is debate about wearing the bracelet, but a member of her team says that “mental illness is sexy.”
Instantly, fans made comparisons between the scene and Selena Gomez’s ‘Bad Liar’ photo shoot.
‘Bad Liar’ was Selena’s first single after canceling dates on her Revival tour for mental health reasons.
In the original ‘Bad Liar’ plain art, Selena wears a hospital band. The photo was taken after Selena had just received treatment for her lupus.
Since Selena was dating The Weeknd at the same time as the ‘Bad Liar’ photo shoot, fans are speculating that he may have used his experiences to influence aspects of Jocelyn’s character.
Fans have also compared Jocelyn’s relationship with her best friend/assistant to Selena’s relationship with her best friend Raquelle Stevens.
Is Jocelyn in The Idol inspired by Britney Spears?
But not only comparisons of the character with Selena have been made, Britney Spears has also sounded like a possible inspiration for the controversial character played by Lily Rose Depp.
However, Sam Levinson revealed in an interview that ‘The Idol’ has not used the life of any celebrity for the show or for Jocelyn’s character.
According to Deadline, he said: “We’re not trying to tell a story about any particular pop star.”
He then added: “It’s a lot of pressure – having to constantly be on the go and be what everyone wants you to be. It’s a lonely life.
We can all pretend that everyone is looking out for the best for someone, but I think fame really corrupts, it’s very easy to surround yourself with myth-makers who keep propping us up.”
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