Selena Gomez talks about life, boyfriends and the future after her kidney transplant
Speaking at the Women in Music awards, Gomez dedicated the award to her friend Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney. She also praised Justin Bieber and The Weeknd and mentioned her five auditions for a Woody Allen film
Selena Gomez has been named Billboard magazine’s woman of the year, and with that came several revelations about her physical and emotional mindset following her kidney transplant over the summer.
Last Thursday, during the Women in Music awards ceremony, the 25-year-old singer delivered an emotional acceptance speech and dedicated her award to her friend Francia Raisa, who donated a kidney to save her life.
“Honestly, I couldn’t be more grateful for the position that I’ve been given in my career, from seven to 14 to now,” the tearful actress-singer said. “I want people to know that I respect the platform that I have so greatly.
“I’ve never felt this proud to be a woman in the industry, and that is because I actually feel comfortable with every single woman that has encouraged me,” she continued, stressing how crucial it was that women’s voices are finally being heard.
“I’m so grateful for all the older women who have lifted all of us up, because I couldn’t be here without any of you,” she said.
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Gomez was introspective in her accompanying interview for the December 9 issue of Billboard: “I want to live a life that is worth living” and “I’m actually grateful for who I am.”