Selena Gomez is Finally ‘Really Happy’ After Years of Mental Health Struggles
Selena Gomez attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
In a new interview with People on Wednesday (October 4), Selena Gomez reflected on how far she has come in the three years after launching her viral makeup brand, Rare Beauty. The 31-year-old singer and actress tells the publication, “It’s unbelievably humbling. You really become outside of yourself when you’re listening to someone else’s story and someone else’s struggles.” The Only Murders In The Building star initially launched the company with the purpose of breaking down beauty standards. She continues that she’s felt less alone working on the company, and now, she hopes that people can get that same access she’s been able to.
Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, including a bipolar diagnosis she first shared with fans in 2020. Turning 30 was a “good moment” for her, and now that she’s 31, the “Calm Down” singer says she “actually truly” feels like the older she’s gotten, “the more I’ve really appreciated the struggles that I’ve had.” This doesn’t mean she necessarily feels held back by anything, but now she feels the freedom to be honest with the world and herself. “I’ve called myself out,” she admits to People. “I just want to be the best version of myself.”
Since 2020, one percent of all Rare Beauty sales have been donated to Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund, which is raising $100 million over the next ten years to provide access to mental health services and education for young people around the world. In honor of World Mental Health Day next Tuesday (October 10), Sephora will be donating 100 percent of Rare Beauty product sales to the fund. Gomez shared her gratitude for the beauty retailer for the support of her mental health mission.
Still, Gomez says her confidence comes from within. She tells the publication, “I know it seems easy, but I promise you it’s been years of constant back and forth in my head, and now I’m just really happy, and I guess it’s showing, which I’m really honored.”
The 10 Most Entertaining Celebrities To Follow On TikTok
June 30 is Social Media Day. The internet is filled with tons of content that you can tailor to your interests. When it comes to celebrities, so many stars have multiple social media accounts across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. How can you possibly keep track of who’s active and actually engaging?
Well, look no further, as we have compiled a list of 10 celebrities who you absolutely need to follow. We have taken into account the number of followers, likes, and of course — the entertainment factor. After all, if you’re going to be spending any time on your phone, why not make your leisurely time one that is fun?
What Is Social Media Day?
Social Media Day has been taking place since 2010. It was created by Mashable as a way of recognizing the digital revolution that social media has had on communications around the world. Most people use social media on a daily basis, spending hours and hours on their phones, computers, and tablets. It is how we stay connected with friends and family far and wide.
We are able to make new connections that we weren’t able to before. We even get breaking news via social media now — even when it comes to tabloids that we would rather not even care to know about. There are a lot of people who also use social media as a business, with folks being paid for being social media influencers. They make money by sharing content or sponsored brands with their followers. Social media is what drives the world.
Take a look below at the 10 most entertaining celebrities you need to hit “follow” on the most popular social media platform, TikTok, right now.
The 10 Most Entertaining Celebrities To Follow On TikTok:
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
