Selena Gomez Speaks Out About Health Struggles, Embracing Vulnerability, and Slams Haters

Selena Gomez is making a stand — both for herself and for other women. In a viral video from a recent Women in Film event, Gomez delivered a candid and impassioned speech alongside her sister, Gracie. Open about her personal battles, the 32-year-old actress spoke unflinchingly about her inability to carry a child and her struggle with bipolar disorder. This is prepared by SSP.

"There is power in vulnerability and in asking for help. That is not shameful," Gomez declared. "So, yeah, I shared that I can’t carry a child. Yeah, I shared that I have bipolar [disorder]. F— off."

Her honesty was met with applause, but she continued, underscoring her desire to elevate other women and confessing she doesn’t have everything figured out either. "I only want to be an advocate for women, and that’s why I share," she stated. "I’m me, and that’s all I can be."

Gomez first revealed her inability to carry children in a Vanity Fair cover story. "I have a lot of medical issues that would endanger my life and the baby’s," she said. Currently in a relationship with producer Benny Blanco, she mentioned exploring surrogacy and adoption in the future. "I’m excited for that journey. It’ll be different, but it’ll be mine," she added.

Known for her openness about her health, Gomez has previously shared her lupus diagnosis, her 2017 kidney transplant, and her ongoing struggles with anxiety and depression. Her life experiences have offered her profound perspectives, which she shared during the event.

"Never let anyone tell you that you are not a good person, that you aren’t kind, that you don’t treat people with respect," Gomez insisted. "You’re not a victim, you’re a survivor."

Gomez’s raw honesty served as both a personal empowerment and a call for solidarity among women, silencing her critics while inspiring others with her resilience and authenticity.