Selena Gomez wants to dye her hair black and become more "bad ass" for future movie roles because she wants to "surprise people".
Selena Gomez, 21, who found fame on kids shows such as 'Barney & Friends' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place' - is keen to surprise people with her forthcoming film roles and as a result she is planning to dye her hair black and portray no-nonsense characters.
She said: "I have to do things that people don't expect me to do. I have to surprise people instead of being a part of the next teen comedy because I have done that.
"I want to dye my hair black and be a bad ass. I think it's fun, I think it's good for me."
As well as harbouring ambitions to appear in more serious acting roles, the brunette beauty - who has been in an on/off relationship with Justin Bieber - has been gathering tips on how to become a director from her 'Getaway' co-star Ethan Hawke.
She added to HollywoodLife.com: "I have to be much better at what I do before I can direct other people. I would love that, and Ethan Hawke has given me some great advice about that, so I would, but it would have to be when I perfect a little more of the art that I do.
"Then maybe I would be a little more daring! But I am still learning."
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