In a deeply personal interview with Vanity Fair in September 2024, Selena Gomez shared new insights into her health journey, revealing that she is unable to bear children due to significant medical issues. The multi-talented star, known for her music, acting, and advocacy work, disclosed that her health conditions present risks that would endanger both her life and that of a potential baby. “I unfortunately … have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy,” Selena shared. “That was something I had to grieve for a while.”
Despite the emotional toll of this revelation, Selena expressed a sense of peace and optimism about her future. “I’m now in a much better place,” she said. Selena’s plans for having children involve exploring options like surrogacy and adoption. “I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me,” she explained. “It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people. I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different.”
Selena’s openness about her health is part of her broader advocacy for mental health and awareness about chronic illnesses. Last year, she candidly discussed her battle with lupus on the Apple TV+ series *Dear*. In this episode, she revealed that her lupus diagnosis in 2014 included a serious warning about the risk of stroke and the challenges of medication side effects. “So, hearing from a doctor, ‘You could have had a stroke onstage, you could have died’ — it was a lot,” she recounted. Selena also addressed the public scrutiny she faced regarding her fluctuating weight, attributing it to her medication. “I was being shamed for gaining weight because of my lupus,” she said.
In a poignant moment, Selena admitted that she had previously downplayed the impact of the negativity on her well-being. “I lied about it not affecting me,” she confessed. “I didn’t want it to bother other people who are experiencing the same thing. I just think it’s so unfair; I don’t think that anybody deserves to feel less than.”
Selena’s health journey began making headlines in January 2014 when she privately completed a two-week stay at a rehab facility, later revealing that she had been diagnosed with lupus and undergoing chemotherapy. “I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re a******,’” she told Billboard at the time.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and heart. Despite her ongoing battle with lupus, Selena has shown incredible resilience. In September 2017, she announced on Instagram that she had undergone a kidney transplant due to complications from the disease. She publicly thanked her friend Francia Raisa for her life-saving donation, expressing deep gratitude for the act of selflessness.
Although the kidney transplant was a significant milestone, it did not cure lupus. “The Lupus isn’t fully cured, it’s still present with her throughout her life,” explained Dr. David S. Hallegua, a Beverly Hills rheumatologist. “Selena will still have to take her medication and undergo treatment to suppress it.”
Selena has continued to push forward despite these challenges. Reflecting on her journey, she told Elle in August 2021 that her determination to help others through her experiences has been a driving force. “My lupus, my kidney transplant, chemotherapy, having a mental illness, going through very public heartbreaks—these were all things that honestly should have taken me down,” she said. “Telling myself that I can help people with my diagnosis was a turning point. That’s really what kept me going.” As Selena Gomez navigates her health and personal life, her story of resilience and hope remains an inspiring testament to her strength and determination.
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Saintfloew, the rising star of the music industry, has officially signed a groundbreaking deal with Virgin Music Group. The announcement was made by Nash TV, which celebrated the news with a post featuring images of Saintfloew sealing the deal and extended heartfelt congratulations to the artist.
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