Selena Gomez opened up about her personal style and future family plans while hosting the grand launch of her multi-billion dollar cosmetics empire, Rare Beauty, at an Ulta Beauty store in El Segundo, California. The event, held last Saturday, saw the global superstar engaging with fans and media, offering rare insights into her current life chapter.
Defining Her Beauty Aesthetic
When questioned about her present beauty preferences during the exclusive gathering, the 32-year-old singer and actress described her vibe as "classic, maybe a little sexy." Gomez elaborated to People magazine, "I feel flirty. I still feel young, I think. I like a little flirty, classic look." This revelation comes as she continues to promote her highly successful beauty brand, valued at an astonishing $2.7 billion.
Marital Bliss and Grammy Night
The pop icon, often referred to as "Texican" due to her Texan and Mexican heritage, still radiates the glow of newlywed happiness more than four months after marrying music producer Benny Blanco. Their lavish wedding ceremony, reportedly costing around $4 million, took place at the picturesque Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara.
Recent days have seen mixed fortunes for the couple professionally. On Sunday evening, their collaborative track lost the Grammy Award for best dance pop recording to Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" during the pre-show ceremonies. Gomez opted to skip the main event and subsequent celebrations, while her 37-year-old husband attended the W magazine, Charli XCX and Saint Laurent party at West Hollywood's Bar Marmont, potentially risking an encounter with her former partner, Justin Bieber.
Navigating Health and Family Aspirations
In a deeply personal disclosure, the Cannes best actress winner addressed questions about starting a family, revealing significant health considerations. Due to her ongoing battle with the chronic autoimmune disease lupus, which necessitated a kidney transplant in 2017, Gomez explained she "can't carry my own children."
Speaking candidly to Vanity Fair in 2024, she expressed, "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." However, the star remains optimistic about alternative paths to parenthood, stating, "I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me. I'm excited for what that journey will look like, but it'll look different. At the end of the day, I don't care. It'll be my baby."
Career Milestones and Activism
Beyond her beauty empire, Gomez continues to make waves in entertainment. Her hit series Only Murders in the Building has garnered significant acclaim, with the producing team nominated for the Danny Thomas Award at the upcoming 37th Producers Guild of America Awards. Furthermore, Gomez and her castmates will compete for the ensemble comedy series trophy at the newly renamed 32nd Actor Awards, broadcast on Netflix this March.
The show's success continues, with Hulu renewing the Steve Martin and John Hoffman comedy for a sixth season last October. Reports suggest Gomez earns well over $600,000 per episode for her dual role as producer and star, portraying artist Mabel Mora.
Gomez also remains vocal on social issues. Last Thursday, she hosted a Rare Beauty Chat to support fans distressed by current events, particularly referencing "what's happening in Minneapolis and across the country." She shared, "There is a lot of pain and a lot of anger and uncertainty and sadness. It's a lot of different emotions that I know I've been personally feeling for years now. And I hate to see what this has become." Reflecting on her limited personal influence, she added, "There's limited things that I personally can do. And so I just feel stuck. I'm praying for some sort of hope and I am just hoping that people out there are okay."
Looking Ahead
The multi-talented star has several exciting projects on the horizon. She has undergone a noticeable physical transformation over the past two years in preparation for portraying 11-time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt in David O. Russell's forthcoming biopic, produced by her former manager John Boylan. This role marks another significant step in her evolving career, demonstrating her commitment to challenging artistic endeavours.
From building a beauty juggernaut to navigating personal health challenges and maintaining a successful acting career, Selena Gomez's recent revelations paint a picture of a woman thoughtfully balancing public success with private realities, all while defining her own path forward in both life and business.
