Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez Are Living the Dream Taylor Swift Once Wanted

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Swift have dominated the entertainment industry for years. Their chart-topping hits and commanding screen presence have earned them the title of true icons. However, Grande and Gomez have successfully transitioned between acting and music, but Swift seems to struggle when it comes to her acting career. 

But it’s important to note that Gomez and Grande started as child actors first, so they had a headstart in the field, and were able to refine their skills more than the Shake It Off singer. So, let’s look at their career trajectory in Hollywood, taking all their triumphs and failures into account. 

Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez: Multitalented Queens

Ariana Grande’s recent movie, Wicked is being praised and loved by the audience. Her portrayal of the effervescent Galinda Upland received some mixed reviews by the critics but overall, it’s widely celebrated. 

Moreover, Grande was excellent at showcasing how complex her character was, and the movie has now become a cinematic milestone in her career. Selena Gomez has also mastered the art of reinvention, as she went from being the young and bubbly Alex Russo in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place to delivering much more nuanced performances in Spring Breakers. 

Her standout role is in the acclaimed series, Only Murders in the Building which has earned her a lot of praise from the viewers and critics. Both these artists have now established their place in the film industry, but Swift hasn’t found her acting break yet.

Taylor Swift: The Acting Dream That Didn’t Take Off

Taylor Swift’s acting performances in her music videos are quite impressive, but playing a character in a movie is a whole different ball game. She has excelled in every way possible when it comes to her music, but her acting career never really took off. Ever since her debut with Valentine’s Day (2010), which was also lackluster, all her film appearances have been mediocre. 

Even though The Giver (2014) looked promising, it left little to no impact. But the most notable failure came with Cats (2019), an enormous box-office flop that was mocked for its horrible production. Still, Swift seems to have a passion for storytelling and she is evidently great at it in her music videos. 

Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande have clearly surpassed Taylor Swift in the acting department by being multi-talented forces. However, Swift’s achievements in the music industry are so monumental that despite her failed movies, her influence remains unshaken.