Selena Gomez, known for her hit song “Who Says,” recently shared some deeply personal news about her plans to start a family. In a cover story for Vanity Fair released on Monday, the 32-year-old singer talked about her journey towards motherhood and the challenges she faces due to her health.
Selena Gomez Struggling with Medical Issues
Selena Gomez, who underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 due to lupus, revealed for the first time that she is unable to carry her own children. She explained that her medical condition would pose serious risks to both her life and the baby’s if she were to become pregnant. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez shared. “I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while.”
Coming to Terms with the Situation
Initially, accepting this reality was difficult for Gomez. She had imagined her journey to motherhood would be similar to that of many others, but she has since come to terms with her situation. “It’s not necessarily the way I envisioned it,” she admitted. “But I’m in a much better place with that now. I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me.”
Gomez expressed her gratitude for alternative ways to become a mother, recognizing that surrogacy and adoption offer paths to parenthood. “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. At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby,” she said.
Focus on Family and Future
Gomez’s focus on family has been a significant part of her life. In her personal life, she has been dating record producer Benny Blanco since July 2023. Before meeting Blanco, Gomez was single for five years, with only a few dates during that time. This period of her life made her reflect deeply on what truly matters to her. “And I was like, ‘Okay, if this is the vibe, then what is the most important thing to me? Family,’” she revealed.
With her plans for the future now clearer, Gomez is optimistic about the possibility of becoming a mother through surrogacy or adoption. Despite the challenges she faces, her dedication to family remains unwavering, and she looks forward to the unique path her motherhood journey will take.
Selena Gomez’s openness about her medical challenges and her plans for the future highlights her resilience and hope. Her story is a reminder that even when life doesn’t go as planned, there are still many ways to achieve our dreams and find happiness.
