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Selena Gomez<\/strong><\/a> is living in love and light amid her romance with boyfriend Benny Blanco<\/strong><\/a> and putting the past behind her. The actress slash singer has battled physical and mental obstacles in the spotlight over the years \u2013 all while being a role model to her massively loyal fans.<\/p>\n Selena and Justin Bieber<\/strong> finally ended their toxic seven-year on-off relationship in 2018. She later claimed she \u201cwas a victim to certain [emotional] abuse\u201d when they dated.<\/p>\n The famous tween It couple started dating in 2011 and their romance quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. From makeups to breakups, fans indulged in Selena and Justin\u2019s tumultuous relationship and they were saddened when they split for good.<\/p>\n The \u201cYummy\u201d singer started dating now-wife Hailey Bieber<\/strong> (n\u00e9e Baldwin) months after his March 2018 breakup with Selena. They tied the knot in January 2019.<\/p>\n In 2014, Selena was diagnosed with lupus, an incurable autoimmune disease. She got a kidney transplant in 2017, with actress pal Francia Raisa<\/strong> donating one of her organs.<\/p>\n \u201cThere aren\u2019t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa,\u201d Selena wrote via Instagram \u200bthat September, featuring a photo of them holding hands and lying down in hospital beds. \u201cShe gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much, sis.\u201d<\/p>\n The Wizards of Waverly Place<\/em> star and Francia found themselves in a rumored feud in 2022 after Selena admitted that Taylor Swift<\/strong> was her only true friend<\/a> in the industry. Selena and Francia buried the hatchet the following year. Shortly after, a source exclusively told Life & Style<\/em> that the hiccup in their friendship was \u201cblown out of proportion.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cShe called Francia soon after to explain that she misspoke, that she never meant to hurt her feelings and that she regretted it immediately,\u201d the insider revealed. \u201cFrancia accepted Selena\u2019s apology, and they\u2019ve since put the misunderstanding behind them<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Two years after spending 90 days in rehab for anxiety and depression, Selena checked into a psychiatric facility in 2018 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder<\/a>. She\u2019d been hearing voices and experiencing paranoia.<\/p>\n The \u201cCalm Down\u201d singer opened up about her mental health battle in her 2022 documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me<\/em> and didn\u2019t have any qualms about being vulnerable to fans.<\/p>\n \u201cConnecting with fans gives her purpose<\/a>,\u201d an insider exclusively told Life & Style<\/em> in October 2023.<\/p>\n When online commenters criticized her 2023 Golden Globes look, Selena \u2014 whose weight has fluctuated<\/a> over the years \u2014 hit back: \u201cI\u2019m a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRocky Romance<\/h2>\n
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