Emotional Selena Gomez reveals she can't carry her own children
What's the story
American singer and actor Selena Gomez recently opened up about her struggles with fertility, revealing that she "can't carry [her] own children" due to various health issues.
The 32-year-old star, who has been open about her battle with lupus and a kidney transplant, shared this personal information in an interview with Vanity Fair.
She also discussed her future family plans and her relationship with record producer Benny Blanco.
Health concerns
Gomez's health issues pose risks to pregnancy
Gomez, who was diagnosed with lupus(a chronic autoimmune disease) in 2013 and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017, stated that her medical conditions would put both her life and the baby's at risk if she were to become pregnant.
"I unfortunately...have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby's in jeopardy," she said.
This is the first time Gomez has publicly addressed this issue.
Family plans
Gomez considers surrogacy and adoption
Despite her health challenges, Gomez remains hopeful about becoming a mother.
She expressed gratitude for the options of surrogacy and adoption, both of which she is willing to consider.
"I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me," she said.
She added that she has "grieved" not having children the traditional way.
Relationship
Gomez and boyfriend Blanco discussed future family
Gomez has been in a relationship with record producer Blanco (36) since July 2023.
In a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Blanco expressed his desire to have children with Gomez.
Responding to this, the singer playfully said, "I was dying laughing. Like, 'Anything else you wanted to put out there?'"
Despite the challenges, Gomez remains optimistic about her journey to motherhood.