Selena Gomez held her first Rare Impact Fund benefit event on Wednesday in Hollywood at Nya Studios.
“I think the most surreal thing in the world for me is the fact that our fans are so passionate and they care,” Gomez told WWD when asked about her most memorable experience with a charity initiative. communities around the world.
With 1 percent of Rare Beauty’s sales going to the foundation, its mission is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and increase access to services and education. Together with his team, Gomez raised more than $8 million in three years. The goal is to raise $100 million.
“And I just think it’s crazy how connected I am to people,” she continued. “But this is my favorite part.”
How does she hope to see this happen and how will the beauty brand continue to grow?
“I don’t know,” she said. “I think Rare has the opportunity to do different things. So I’ll wait and see.”
The evening, hosted by her Only Murders in the Building co-star Martin Short, included performances from HER and DJ Marshmello. But first there was a live auction that sold two tickets to a Taylor Swift concert (the highest bid was $15,000) and a dinner with Camila Cabello for $5,600.
Gomez sparkled in silver sequins, custom-made by Valentino and designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli.
“Valentino was the sweetest person to make this dress for me,” she said on the carpet.
On stage, dressed in a velvet Monse minidress, she got personal with an audience of beauty and health creators including Mikayla Nogueira, as well as Taylor Lautner, Tay Lautner, Tyga, Sofia Carson, Ariana Huffington and Francia Raisa .
“For me, this was the culmination of a lifelong dream, but it was also the result of some of the darkest moments of my life,” she told the crowd. “I struggled with the world in my head for a long time and felt lost. And at times I felt hopeless. And in 2020, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. And to be honest, things changed quickly. I truly received the knowledge and answers I had been waiting for for so long.”
She continued: “I’m less afraid than before. With this knowledge, I could seek the support I needed to be myself, to find joy again. Today I am proud to say this and I work very hard every day. And I’m so happy just to be alive and to be here with you guys today.”