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'Emilia Pérez' is Netflix's divisive musical about a trans cartel boss : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez
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Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez
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Emilia Pérez is Netflix’s new divisive musical about a Mexican cartel boss who disappears from the criminal underworld to create a new life as a woman. But when her love for her kids proves overpowering, she ingratiates herself back into their lives, posing as a distant relative. The movie stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez.
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