A Moment That Was Shared Between Selena and Beyoncé Was Featured in ‘Selena: The Series’
Selena: The Series featured a scene between young Beyoncé and Selena Quintanilla that has stuck with fans. Netflix recently released the second part of the series. In the sixth episode, a young Beyoncé is shown shopping with her mother, Tina Lawson, and younger sister, Solange Knowles, at Galleria mall in Houston when she runs into the popular Tejano singer Quintanilla.
“I didn’t say much to Selena because I wasn’t a celebrity, and I just saw her and said hello and kept it moving,” Beyoncé stated in an MTV Tr3s interview. “Growing up in Texas, I heard her on the radio, and I think listening to her album, even though I didn’t know exactly what she was singing, it helped me in the studio with my pronunciation.”
Beyoncé looked up to Quintanilla and referred to her as an inspiration and legend. Both singers were Texas-born and raised. Just like Quintanilla was a source of inspiration for Beyoncé, Beyoncé has since been an inspiration for many young Texans and people all over the world.
Adding the moment Beyoncé and Selena crossed paths in the series was cute. A lot of folks don’t understand the influence Selena had on us Texans. Spanish speaking or not. We loved her. 😍 #selenanetflix pic.twitter.com/PEVcQLDNQ2
— Butch Kitty (@StimmyKitty) May 4, 2021
“She was so talented,” Beyoncé continued in the MTV Tr3s interview. “I’m very happy that, even though she didn’t know who I was, I’m still so excited that I got that opportunity.”
I got my life. I love both Selena and Beyoncé. That scene gave me a moment.
— Ariel Shante’ ⁷™️ (@TeAmoShante) May 5, 2021
Alright. Lemme finish the show. #SelenaTheSeries #selenanetflix 🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/sVGAf1UVsU
Quintanilla was fatally shot at 23 years old by the founder of her fan club and manager of her boutiques, Yolanda Saldívar, on March 31, 1995. It has been 26 years since her death, but her memory continues to live on through role models and great artists like Beyoncé.
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