Which two movies does Selena Gomez want her future kids to watch?

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Selena Gomez recently opened up about something close to her heart: her vision of sharing two deeply moving movies with her future kids. On a recent episode of the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, the actress and singer revealed she plans to introduce her children one day to a pair of Pixar gems that really left an impact on her.

Gomez grew emotional discussing how watching the original Inside Out with her younger sister brought them both to tears. The film’s honest, relatable take on growing up resonated so deeply that she jokingly whispered it ought to be compulsory viewing. When Amy Poehler the voice of Joy brought up Inside Out 2, which introduces anxiety as a key emotion, Gomez didn’t hesitate. She called the follow-up “incredible” too, and said she’s already chosen those two as must-watch films for her future family.

Why the "Inside Out" Movies Made Selena Gomez's List

First, here’s a quick snapshot of the films that sparked Gomez’s passion:

-Inside Out (2015): A smart, heartfelt animation that personifies emotions guiding a young girl through a big change.

-Inside Out 2 (2024): Builds on the original by adding anxiety to the mix describing how emotions evolve through life stages. The sequel was a massive hit worldwide and smashed records for Pixar’s biggest-grossing film.

When Selena Gomez shared her plan to one day show these to her kids, it struck a chord with fans everywhere. People relate to parenting hopes, emotional storytelling, and how meaningful movies can help kids (and adults) process feelings.

And let’s not forget the broader context of her life: Selena Gomez is looking forward to becoming a mom despite serious health challenges she can’t carry a child due to medical risks but remains hopeful, considering surrogacy or adoption. Her fiancé, Benny Blanco, has spoken openly about dreaming of fatherhood, too. So the idea of “must-watch” films for her future kids is more than cute it’s a sincere embrace of the journey ahead, however it unfolds.

Selena Gomez’s declaration is simple and touching: she’s drawn to the emotional honesty of the Inside Out films, finding them powerful guides through the maze of growing up. By choosing them as future must-sees for her children, she’s blending her personal joy, empathy, and readiness for family life into one heartfelt moment.

With just a few earnest sentences on a podcast, she turned a movie preference into something fans connected with and it’s easy to understand why.

Edited by Heba Arshad