She's a natural! Selena Gomez coos over baby as she prepares to shoot scenes as young mother Lisa on set of James Franco directed period drama
She’s yet to experience motherhood, but Selena Gomez looked like a natural as she prepared to shoot scenes on the Georgia set of her new film, In Dubious Battle.
Dressed in period costume, the 22-year-old actress cradled a baby to her chest while awaiting director James Franco’ instruction ahead of a rural scene on the forthcoming drama – an adaptation of the 1936 novel by John Steinbeck.
Selena appeared rather taken with the tot as she mingled with co-star Josh Hutcherson before taking centre stage amongst an ensemble cast of extras dressed as farm workers.
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She's a natural! Selena Gomez cradled a baby as she prepared to shoot scenes on the Georgia set of her forthcoming 1930s set drama In Dubious Battle
But if she looked like an expert as she cradled the baby, it was with good reason – the actress had previously been given a lifelike doll with which to practice shortly after arriving on set.
Making sure not to fall as she made her way around the uneven field upon which they filmed, Selena rehearsed with the doll for close to two hours before being trusted with the real thing.
The actress, who takes the role of young mother Lisa in the film, later caught the eye of visiting producers Andrea iervolino and Monika Bacardi - both of whom crowded round to get a glimpse of the baby.
Their latest venture, set during the Great Depression, tells the story of an activist who gets caught up in a labour movement with Californian farm workers.
Here's one from my last album: The actress appeared to sing to the tot as she made her way across set
Centre stage: Selena later filmed a rural scene with an ensemble cast of extras dressed as farm workers
Selena was previously spotted looking exhausted on the set of her latest film In Dubious Battle in Atlanta, Georgia.
The actress joined her A-list cast for another day of production of the James Franco-directed period piece but took time out of her busy shooting schedule to show off her glamorous side with a throwback photo on her Instagram page.
She was dressed in less than enchanting 1930s style garb including a tattered cardigan and soiled floral frock.
The multihypenate entertainer sported a disheveled hairstyle with her long brunette tresses loosely gathered in a low ponytail.
Lovely: The actress caught the attention of producers Andrea Iervolino & Monika Bacardi, who were paying a visit to the Bostwick set on Sunday
Ready to roll: Selena looked focused as the cast perpared to shoot their latest scene
There you go: Producer Andrea Iervolino greeted the former Disney star with a kiss on the cheek
Selena did her best to appear as the hard-working woman by showing her Selenator fans her glamorous side on social media also on Friday.
The ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber shared a snap of herself from a prior photo shoot displaying a cleavage baring ensemble while looking seductive on a sandy beach.
With full makeup and hair treatment no doubt completed by a glam squad, the pop star was all dolled up for the photo spread.
However tired Selena was on set in Atlanta, she could not have been in better company.
The BFF of Taylor Swift was accompanied by the film's director James Franco along with the star-studded ensemble: Josh Hutcherson, Robert Duvall, Ashley Greene, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ahna O'Reilly, and Analeigh Tipton among others.
Side by side: Josh Hutcherson, who takes a lead role in the film, mingled with Iervolino and Bacardi
Plenty to talk about: Iervolino and Hutcherson enjoyed a lively chat on set
Getting in on the act: Selena later posed for a photo with the two producers
In addition, it was revealed that the ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber gave some helpful advice and ideas to comedian Jeff Ross for him to use at recent Bieber's Comedy Central Roast.
Selena - who is rumoured to be dating I Want You To Know collaborator Zedd - appeared to be weary at her workplace.
Although her barefaced complexion and raggedy clothing could have just been elements of her character's look.
Need a break? Selena Gomez was spotted looking exhausted on the set of her latest film In Dubious Battle in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday
Most recently, Selena just finished filming The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving in the same Georgia capital with actor Paul Rudd.
In addition to her dramatic movies, the star is anticipating the September 25 release of the animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 2 in which she reprises her voiceover role of Mavis.
Music wise, her EDM single I Want You To Know with alleged beau Zedd continues to stay on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
For a role: The 22-year-old's barefaced complexion and raggedy clothing could have just been elements of her character's look
Period piece: The multihyphenate star was dressed in less than enchanting 1930s style garb including a tattered cardigan and soiled floral frock
Keeping warm: Selena bundled up in a fur trimmed down coat while waiting to shoot more scenes
Not her best look: She sported a disheveled hairstyle with her long brunette tresses loosely gathered in a low ponytail
A-list cast: The BFF of Taylor Swift was accompanied by the film's director James Franco along with the star-studded ensemble: Josh Hutcherson, Robert Duvall, Ashley Greene, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ahna O'Reilly, and Analeigh Tipton among others (posted on Friday)
In Dubious Battle: The James Franco-directed film is an adaptation of the 1936 John Steinbeck novel under the same title and tells the story of an activist who gets caught up in the labor movement for farm workers in California during the 1930s (shared on March 21)
Selfie with a legend: Ashley plays Robert's on-screen daughter in the movie (shared on Thursday)
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