Selena Gomez, star of the hit series “Only Murders In The Building,” has revealed that her ongoing health issues make it too dangerous for her to carry her own children.
In an interview with Vanity Fair published Monday, the 32-year-old actor and singer discussed her role in the crime-musical film Emilia Pérez, where she plays a young mother. During the interview, Gomez also opened up about the impact her health has had on her future plans for motherhood.
The conversation touched on her relationship with songwriter Benny Blanco, who had expressed his desire to have children in a May interview with Howard Stern. When asked about having kids herself, Gomez disclosed that her chronic health issues, including lupus, make it unsafe for her to carry a pregnancy to term.
“I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez shared. “I have a lot of medical issues that would put both my life and the baby’s life at risk. It was something I had to grieve for a while.”
While Gomez didn’t elaborate on the specific complications, her lupus diagnosis has been well-documented. She underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 and has received chemotherapy to manage the disease.
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, leading to complications like organ damage, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although successful pregnancies are possible for individuals with lupus, they come with heightened risks. The Lupus Foundation of America warns that complications can include kidney issues, blood clots, high blood pressure leading to preeclampsia, and an increased risk of stillbirth.
The foundation advises waiting until lupus symptoms are well-controlled and the disease is minimally active before considering pregnancy.
Despite these challenges, Gomez expressed gratitude for other paths to motherhood. “While it’s not how I imagined having children, I’m in a much better place about it now,” she said. “I’m grateful for the options of surrogacy and adoption, both of which are real possibilities for me. I think it’s a blessing that these avenues exist for people who want to be moms, like me.”
Gomez added a personal note, mentioning that her own mother was adopted. “It doesn’t matter how they come into my life. In the end, they’ll still be my baby,” she concluded.‘
