Selena Gomez's devastating baby news in full as pregnancy would 'put her life in jeopardy'
Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez has opened up about her desire to become a parent, including sharing that she can't carry her own children due to health risks
Selena Gomez has revealed that a potential pregnancy would put her life and her baby's at risk and that she will explore adoption and surrogacy in the future.
The actor and singer-songwriter, 32, opened up about her desire to become a parent in an interview published this week. Selena shared that due to medical issues, she can't "carry her own children," but is "thankful" for the other options available.
Selena - who has previously spoken about various health issues - including having raised awareness around lupus - discussed her plans with Vanity Fair. She was interviewed by the outlet for the October issue of the monthly magazine.
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She shared in the new interview: "I haven't ever said this but I unfortunately can't carry my own children. 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." Selena told the outlet that it's not "necessarily" how she "envisioned" the prospect of becoming a parent, adding that she had thought it would be different. She added that she's in a "much better place" over it now.
Discussing options available to her, she said that she considers it "a blessing" that there are "wonderful people" open to surrogacy or adoption, which are "huge possibilities" for her. Selena said it made her "really thankful" for the "other outlets" for people who are "dying to be moms" just like her.
The acclaimed actor - whose credits include Only Murders in the Building - said that she is "excited" for what her journey will look like, though added that it will "look a little different". However, "at the end of the day," Selena said she doesn't "care," saying that her child will still be her baby.
It was noted in the article that before she began her romance with producer Benny Blanco last year, Selena had a "firm plan" in place to start a family by the age of 35. She shared that when reflecting on her life prior to the couple's relationship, she realised that family is "the most important thing" to her.
Selena also mentioned her own mother, Mandy Teefey, having been adopted. She told the outlet that she doesn't know what life would have been like otherwise, adding that they are both "very thankful" for how it "played out".
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