Selena Gomez Reveals She Was 'Obsessed' with Kurt Cobain Growing Up: 'I Know a Little Too Much'.
- The pop superstar recently opened up about her fascination with the late Nirvana frontman There was only one music icon locked in Selena Gomez’s “Heart-Shaped Box” growing up. - The pop superstar/actress, 31, appeared on Friday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live and shared who her music idol was growing up. Gomez ultimately surprised the host, 56, by revealing that her very favorite artist was none other than Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain — and explaining that her "obsession" ran deep. She spoke about her fascination with the late rock star after taking part in a trivia game about herself with a super-fan on the late night show. Shortly after playing the game, when she sat down for an interview, Kimmel asked, “Who was your Selena Gomez? Was there somebody you were kind of obsessed with?” “Yeah,” Gomez responded, while nodding and smiling. “Kurt Cobain.” - Although Cobain died by suicide at age 27 in 1994, just two years after the Only Murders in the Building star was b