Selena Gomez has a succinct response to anyone criticizing her for being open and vulnerable about her personal struggles fk off
The Only Murders in the Building star 32 delivered her powerful message at a Women in Film dinner in Beverly Hills on Thursday night a little over a week after she revealed that she is not able to carry her own children
I truly believe that there is power in being vulnerable and telling people when you need help or when you want help that is not shameful Gomez said as seen in a viral video taken at the event that was later posted on X and other platforms
Selena Gomez spoke at a Women in Film dinner on Thursday Sept 19 2024
So yeah I shared that I cant carry a child Yeah I shared that I have bipolar Fk off Thats what my life is Thats who I am
The Emmynominated actress attended the dinner with her younger sister Gracie Teefey 11 and at times spoke directly to her while addressing the group of women
I really want to be an advocate for women and thats why I share thats why I like to be honest because everybodys going through something she explained I dont have it all put together Im not a you know whatever I am me and thats all I can be
The Only Murders in the Building star addressed her sister at times while speaking
Speaking a bit more pointedly she added Do not ever let anyone tell you that you are not a good person
Screw anyone who tells you youre a victim Youre a survivor in my book
Gomez disclosed that she is not able to carry children in a new interview with Vanity Fair published on Sept 9
I havent ever said this but I unfortunately cant carry my own children she told the magazine I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the babys in jeopardy That was something I had to grieve for a while
Selena Gomez arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday Sept 15 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
The actress and singer has opened up about her health struggles in the past She was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 had a kidney transplant in 2017 and was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018
Despite the challenges Gomez who is dating record producer Benny Blanco is not letting her medical history stop her from having a family
Its not necessarily the way I envisioned it she told Vanity Fair I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone Im in a much better place with that I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption which are both huge possibilities for me
Selena Gomez and Gracie Elliot Teefey attend the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Jan 10 2023 in Beverly Hills Calif
In a July 31 2024 Instagram post Gomez wrote of her sister Gracie Theres nothing like a little sister and the bond you have She added I will forever protect you help guide you and love you through every single moment in life baby girl
