Pop icon and actress Selena Gomez has been a long-time advocate for mental health, using her global platform to bring awareness to the situation, break stigmas, and promote open conversations about mental wellness. Recently, in an emotional interview, Selena revealed that her younger sister, Grace, plays a crucial role inspiring her to carry on with the advocacy efforts she has undertaken regarding mental health.
Selena, who has been frank about her own mental health, including anxiety and depression, her experiences with bipolar disorder, said that Grace is a daily reminder of resiliency and being able to be vulnerable. Grace is ten years old, and it’s just another world in a lot of ways from when Selena was a little girl growing up, seeing the changes that are happening and truly hoping for the next generation to keep making these changes.
“Grace has taught me so much about being brave and honest,” Selena said. “She’s growing up in a different world, and I want to make sure that she has every tool available to her to handle whatever life throws her way.”
While Selena has been very open about her personal experience, including her struggles, she’s also shown how she reached out for help. Through her beauty line, Rare Beauty, she established the Rare Impact Fund with a stated commitment to mental health services-a particularly underserved field. The motivation to keep making further expansions of these resources often comes from a more personal place. When speaking with Selena, she points to being a role model not only for Grace but for her massive fan base.
According to her, “It’s really about teaching the younger generation that it’s okay to ask for help and to prioritize your mental health. I want Grace and all kids to know it’s okay to have hard days and to seek support without shame.” Apart from working with Rare Impact Fund, Selena frequently teams up with mental health organizations and frequently Tweets self-compassion and hopes messages. She hopes that by being open, she will give her sister and other young fans the courage to speak about their struggles without fear of judgment.
Fans have praised Selena for her openness and being vulnerable. That star influence is highly recognized by the community on issues of mental health. It drives her to continue the conversations, not only for herself but for millions of people who look up to her, including her little sister Grace, who looks poised to carry the torch forward with courage and kindness.
With her sister’s love and with passion to establish a healthier world, Selena Gomez continues on a path that reaches far beyond music and films to ensure she is remembered for her fiery heart as a passionate mental health advocate.
