Selena Gomez's Mum Doesn't Approve Of Her Working With Woody Allen

Well, it's another day, which means there is another development in the ongoing sage between Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey. It seems as if not a day goes by that something isn't doing the rounds about the former's thoughts on whatever it is that her daughter is doing.

First they unfollowed each other on Instagram, then comes news that Teefey disapproves of Gomez's new/old boyfriend, Justin Bieber (which I'm sure most people can totally understand). Now, a row seems to have emerged over Gomez's choice to be in the next Woody Allen film.

To be fair, that is a pretty legit concern. Woody Allen has been accused of sexual assault in the past by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow - allegations he has always denied - and several notable actors have said in recent times that they have deeply regretted working with him.

Woody Allen. Credit: PA

Ellen Page and Greta Gerwig are among those to have denounced their involvement with the director.

When asked on social media about Gomez's involvement in A Rainy Day in New York, Teefey replied: "Sorry, no one can make Selena do anything she doesn't want to. I had a long talk with her about not working with him and it didn't click.

"Her team are amazing people. There is no fall person here. No one controls her. She makes all her own decisions. No matter how hard you try to advise. It falls on deaf ears."

Some of Gomez's co-stars have expressed feelings of guilt about being involved in the film and working for the controversial filmmaker.

Selena Gomez. Credit: PA

One star of the film, Timothée Chalamet, has agreed to donate his salary from the film to the Time's Up campaign - which aims to create a legal fighting fund for victims of sexual abuse - as well as the LGBT centre in New York and RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network).

Chalamet explained his decision earlier this week on social media saying: "This year has changed the way I see and feel about so many things; it has been a thrilling and, at times enlightening education.

"I have, to this point, chosen projects from the perspective of a young actor trying to walk in the footsteps of more seasoned actors I admire.

"But I am learning that a good role is not the only criteria for accepting a job - that has become much clearer to me in the past few months, having witnessed the birth of a powerful movement intent on ending injustice, inequality and above all, silence."

Rebecca Hall also features in the film and has said she will not work with Allen again, and is also donating her salary to Time's Up.

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