Selena Gomez blows out the candles on an S-shaped cake as she celebrates her 31st birthday: ‘I am thankful for so much in my life’

Selena Gomez blows out the candles on an S-shaped cake as she celebrates her 31st birthday: ‘I’m thankful for so much in my life’

Selena Gomez celebrated her 31st birthday on Saturday as she asked her fans to help others.

The actress and singer, who recently spent some quality time with her little sister Gracie, shared a photo of herself blowing out the candles on a chocolate S-shaped cake.

The pastry was decorated with large pink flowers.

“I’m thankful for so much in my life,” the Only Murders in the Building star wrote alongside the photo of her sitting on a bed.

The Ice Cream singer wore a pink shirt and had her hair styled in long waves.

31st birthday: Selena Gomez celebrated her 31st birthday on Saturday and asked her fans to help others. If you would like to do something for my birthday please donate to the Rare Impact Fund. If you have the means, please consider donating to help us make a difference. I LOVE YOU ALL!’

Hotel Transylvania’s star is adorned with large hoop earrings and stacked pearl necklaces.

“One of the things I’m most grateful for,” she continued, “is the work we’ve been able to do with the Rare Impact Fund via @rarebeauty.’

The fund aims to raise $100 million over the next decade to “expand access to mental health and education for youth around the world.”

One percent of all proceeds from sales of Selena’s Rare Beauty products will be donated to the fund.

Praising her fans, the Lose You to Love Me artist revealed, “Thanks to YOU, we have been able to raise awareness and increase access to mental health care for young people.

“This is my true passion in life.”

The Spring Breakers star said in lieu of gifts, “If you would like to do something for my birthday, please donate to the Rare Impact Fund.” If you have the means, please consider donating to help us make a difference. I LOVE YOU ALL!’

A montage of video footage was created on Rare Beauty’s Instagram page in honor of the company’s founder.

“Selena is the heart of Rare Beauty – guiding her on her mission to break unrealistic beauty standards and raise awareness + increase access to mental health resources.”

She inspires us to be our authentic selves and just always makes us smile.

Flashback: Rare Beauty honored the company's founder with some throwback video clips to wish her a happy birthday.  Proceeds from Rare Beauty products fund the Rare Impact Fund to

Flashback: Rare Beauty honored the company’s founder with some throwback video clips to wish her a happy birthday. Proceeds from Rare Beauty products fund the Rare Impact Fund to “expand access to mental health and education for youth around the world”

Heart: The video honored Selena as

Heart: The video honored Selena as “the heart of rare beauty – guiding her on her mission to break unrealistic beauty standards and raise awareness + increase access to mental health resources”

Forever singer Angelic Montero sent her well wishes by writing, “you are so beautiful, happy birthday queen.”

A fan summed up the feelings of Selena’s many followers.

“Congratulations on the most beautiful soul I have ever seen! I’ve never met you before, but tell me you’re so very happy when I see you!’

“We are so wonderfully full to have someone like you. I wish you a happy birthday and hope you have many more! WE LOVE YOU SELENA!!!’