Selena Gomez is undoubtedly one of the biggest global stars in show business, with over 424 million followers on Instagram. Recently, the latest season of the hit series Only Murders in the Building featuring the celebrity premiered. In an interview with "Vanity Fair", Gomez also touched on personal matters, revealing that she cannot have children due to health reasons.
Selena Gomez Cannot Have Children: "It Was Something I Had to Grieve for a While"
In the article published by Vanity Fair on Monday, September 9, Selena Gomez addressed the topic of motherhood. The actress admitted that the realization of not being able to have children brought her to tears.
Unfortunately, I deal with many health issues that could put both my life and a child’s life at risk. It was something I had to grieve for a while
- she shared.
It’s not necessarily what I had envisioned. I thought it would happen like it does for everyone
- Gomez added. It’s worth noting that the star was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017.
Selena Gomez Still Wants to Be a Mother: She’s Considering Adoption
Despite the challenges, Selena Gomez mentioned in Vanity Fair that she hasn’t given up on her dream of motherhood and is considering adoption.
I've partly come to terms with it. It’s a blessing that there are people willing to be surrogates, and there’s also adoption. I’m so grateful for all the opportunities available for people who dream of becoming moms. I’m one of them. I’m excited for that journey, even though I know it will look a bit different for me
- she added. Gomez had previously mentioned in an interview with "Time" magazine that she always intended to adopt a child by the age of 35.
As of July 2023, the star has been dating music producer Benny Blanco. The 36-year-old expressed in an interview on The Howard Stern Show that he would like to have a child with his partner.
