Selena Gomez responded to criticism by telling haters to “go to hell” and revealed that she cannot have children of her own due to “medical issues.”
The 32-year-old Only Murders In The Building actress, who recently shared a touching moment with her goddaughter following her loss at the 2024 Emmys, was seen giving her response to critics in a now viral clip on X when she attended a Women in Film event.
In the video, the singer defends herself by saying she is “vulnerable” when it comes to discussing her own health and asking for “help.”
“I really believe that vulnerability and telling people you need and want help is empowering,” Gomez said, sitting at the table next to her younger sister, Gracie.
“That’s not embarrassing. So yes, I told them I can’t carry a child. Yes, I told them I have bipolar disorder. [disorder]. Get lost.’
Selena Gomez responded to criticism by telling haters to ‘fuck off’ after revealing she can’t carry children of her own due to ‘medical issues’; spotted in Toronto earlier this month
After her remarks, Selena received cheers and applause from the other attendees in the room.
The star went on to explain that she “wants to be an advocate for women and that’s why I share my experiences, that’s why I want to be honest, because everyone goes through things.”
Gomez candidly added, “I don’t have it all together. I’m not, you know, anything. I am me, and that’s all I can be.”
“So don’t ever let anyone tell you that you’re not a good person,” the former Disney Channel actress said as she turned and placed her hand on her sister’s shoulder.
Towards the end of the clip, Selena said, “So fuck anyone who tells you you’re a victim. In my book, you’re a survivor.”
Her response comes shortly after the star’s interview with Vanity Fair October issue earlier this month.
Speaking to the media, Gomez revealed that she is unable to have children of her own due to health issues.
“I’ve never said this before, but unfortunately I can’t carry my own children. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s life at risk. That was something I had to grieve for a while.”
“I really believe there is strength in being vulnerable and telling people when you need and want help,” Gomez said as she sat at a table next to her younger sister Gracie
The star went on to explain that she “wants to be an advocate for women and that’s why I share, that’s why I want to be honest, because everyone goes through something”; seen earlier this month in Telluride, Colorado
Selena did, however, say she still wants to be a mother someday. “It’s not necessarily the way I envisioned it. I thought it would happen the way it would happen for everyone else.”
“I’m in a much better place. I feel blessed that there are wonderful people out there who are willing to do surrogacy or adoption, both of which are huge opportunities for me.”
The actress added: “It made me really grateful that there are other outlets for people who want to be mothers. I’m one of those people. I’m excited about what that journey will look like, but it’s going to look a little different.”
And whether she becomes a mother through surrogacy or adoption, Selena said the child will still be hers.
“At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’s going to be mine. It’s going to be my baby,” the Wolves singer told Vanity Fair.
Gomez had previously stated that she wanted to become a mother in the future and earlier this year, in May, she announced that she planned to adopt a child of her own when she turned 35, before she started dating Benny Blanco.
During her visit to the Time 100 Most Influential Companies event, the star explained, “I was single for five years and I got really used to it.”
“A lot of people are afraid of being alone. I probably tortured myself in my head for two years about being alone, but then I accepted it.”
Gomez has previously expressed her desire to become a mother and earlier this year in May she revealed that she had plans to adopt a child of her own when she turned 35, before her relationship with Benny Blanco; seen in Toronto earlier this month
“Then I came up with my plan: I would adopt at 35, if I hadn’t met anyone by then,” the artist said.
Gomez and Blanco’s romance was confirmed in late December last year and since then the two have been sharing snippets of their relationship on social media.
The music producer has also previously stated that having children is his “next goal.” The Howard Stern Show in may.
At one point, Stern said he predicted they would get married in the future, to which Blanco responded, “You and me both…I’ve got to get my life together!”
Stern also asked, “When are you going to propose? You need to announce it now. When are you going to propose to your famous friend Selena?”
And Blanco replied, “When I look at her… I always think, I don’t know any world where it could be better than this.”
He continued, “People always said to me, ‘When you meet your best friend, she’s my best friend,'” adding that Selena is “the coolest, kindest, sweetest…”
Elsewhere in the interview, the songwriter spoke about his desire for a family in the future. ‘That’s my next goal on the box. I have a lot of God kids, I have a lot of nephews. It’s my thing, I love being around kids!’
The music producer previously stated on The Howard Stern Show in May that having children is his “next goal”
Selena also opened up about her diagnosis with bipolar disorder in her recent interview with Vanity Fair.
In May she appeared in Hoda Kotb’s Podcast about making space and said she felt “free” after speaking publicly about her story.
“I think life can be distracting, and there’s so much noise. Titles don’t scare me anymore, because I’ve claimed my own story. I’ve told my own story. And I felt free of it.”
Gomez has been busy and recently showed off her glamorous best when she attended the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards this past weekend.
Gomez has been busy, recently putting on a glamorous show as she attended the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards this past weekend (seen above with Blanco)
She shone in a black velvet dress that hugged her body and featured a glittering silver embellishment at the top.
The star’s dark locks were parted in the middle and fell effortlessly past her shoulders.
Blanco was also spotted at the star-studded event and the couple took a moment for themselves as he cheered on Selena during the big night.
She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, which went to Jean Smart for her role in Hacks.