Selena Gomez Reveals Health Issues Prevent Her from Carrying Children

Selena Gomez has opened up about the health challenges that prevent her from carrying her own children. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, the 32-year-old actor and singer discussed her chronic health issues, including a lupus diagnosis, which make it risky for her to carry a pregnancy to term.

Gomez, who is currently starring in the film Emilia Perez as a young mother, addressed her personal struggles when asked about her future plans for parenthood. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” she revealed to Vanity Fair.

The health complications she faces, primarily due to lupus, put both her life and the life of a potential baby at significant risk. “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,” Gomez shared.

Despite these challenges, Gomez is optimistic about her future as a parent. She reflected on her shifting expectations regarding family life: “It’s not necessarily the way I envisioned it. I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone. [But] I’m in a much better place with that.”

The singer and actress expressed her gratitude for the options available to her, including surrogacy and adoption. “I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me. It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people.”

Looking ahead, Gomez remains hopeful and excited about her journey into parenthood, even if it will look different from what she initially imagined. “I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different. At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby.”

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can have serious implications for those who suffer from it. The illness, which is thought to have a genetic component, causes the immune system to attack the body’s own tissues, leading to potential organ damage and other severe health issues. Gomez herself underwent a kidney transplant in 2007, a testament to the severity of her condition.

While pregnancies can be successful for some lupus patients, the risks—including kidney problems, blood clots, and high blood pressure—make it a complicated and often dangerous endeavor. Gomez’s openness about her health struggles highlights both the personal and broader challenges faced by those with chronic illnesses.