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Selena Gomez Opens Up About Anxiety at Women’s Conference

10/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Selena Gomez spoke about her emotional struggles and anxiety at Fortune's Most Powerful Women conference on October 15, after a private wedding in Santa Barbara to Benny Blanco, a music producer, on September 27.
She said she expects something bad to happen when something great occurs, illustrating how anxiety colors her happiness.
Gomez has discussed mental health, including anxiety and bipolar disorder, and aims to raise awareness through Rare Beauty.

History

Historical Context

The Mental Health Awareness Movement gained traction in 2013, building on earlier initiatives like Mental Illness Awareness Week, established in 1990 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). By 2017, nearly 46 million U.S. adults experienced mental illness annually. Recent comments from public figures, such as Selena Gomez, reflect a societal shift towards openly discussing mental health, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage treatment.

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Story summary

Selena Gomez spoke about her emotional struggles and anxiety at Fortune's Most Powerful Women conference on October 15, after a private wedding in Santa Barbara to Benny Blanco, a music producer, on September 27.
She said she expects something bad to happen when something great occurs, illustrating how anxiety colors her happiness.
Gomez has discussed mental health, including anxiety and bipolar disorder, and aims to raise awareness through Rare Beauty.

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