Selena Gomez Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 – 05

Selena Gomez Talks ‘Spring Breakers,’ Single Life in Harper’s Bazaar

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Selena Gomez Covers Harper’s Bazaar April 2013

Don’t let the baby face and pinchable cheeks fool you. Selena Gomez is growing up.

She graces the April 2013 issue of Harper’s Bazaar where she talks about raising eyebrows in a few mature movie roles, being single, and more.

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‘Spring Breakers’ 2013

The 20-year-old Disney star sheds her cookie cutter persona in two new movies this year.

She’ll take on action opposite Ethan Hawke in Getaway and ruin your childhood in Spring Breakers , a provocative film by controversial Kids writer Harmony Korine .

The latter finds Selena and her three wild college friends ( Vanessa Hudgens , Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine ) robbing a restaurant to pay for their spring break trip, catching a drug possession charge, and getting involved with a drug dealing rapper played by James Franco .

For her Terry Richardson -photographed cover shoot, Selena is adorned in flushed pinks and seasonal whites from Dolce & Gabbana, Akris, Dior, Oscar de la Renta , and Christian Louboutin chosen by stylist Beth Fenton. Hair is styled by Duffy , with makeup and nails by Frank B. and Jenna Hipp .

Selena will also soon debut her official debut solo single, “Come & Get It,” for which she’s revealed a few details.

Enjoy some interview excerpts, the full spread and a few behind-the-scenes shots below.

On Spring Breakers , her college girls gone (really) wild film:

“It’s fun to do something that’s not necessarily for my fans. And Harmony really believed in me.”

On her young fan base:

“I love letting them know how bizarre this world is and that our lives are not better than theirs just because we get to be in magazines.”

On maturing:

“I’m getting older, though I don’t look it at all—I hate it now, but I’ll love it later.”

On love:

“To me, love is normal. Of course, you see Jay and Beyoncé and you’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, they’re perfect for each other,’ but at the end of the day their love is just like everybody else’s love. They have problems, I’m sure, and they solve them, like anybody else. So to make it as normal as possible—in such an abnormal lifestyle—was super important to both of us. Which was great… That’s how it should be.”

On dating:

“Well, firstly, I look like this all the time (flannel shirt and chunky knit scarf with ketchup stain) and when I actually look presentable, I’m at an awards show. It’s not like I’ve wanted to go out and look for someone. I’m not really good at that.”

“It’s hard for me to tell myself to trust people and be open, because I don’t. That’s one of the negative things about this industry, that makes you very scared of everybody and their motives. It’s sad, but that’s how you have to protect yourself.”

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in blouse and shorts by Dolce & Gabbana; Earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane; and Shoes by Gianvito Rossi

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in dress by Akris; Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels; and Ring by Bulgari

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in dress by Dior; Earrings by Irene Neuwirth; and Pumps by Christian Louboutin

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in dress and bustier by Calvin Klein Collection; Earrings by Phillips House

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in top and shorts by Oscar de la Renta; Umbrella, Bella Umbrella; Earrings and necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels; Sandals by Bruno Magli

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

Selena Gomez for Harper’s Bazaar April 2013 in top and skirt by Prada; Earrings and ring by Bulgari

Selena Gomez Harper's Bazaar April 2013

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Watch: Spring Breakers Official Trailer (2013)

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