Selena Gomez, the singer and "Only Murders in the Building" star, is addressing backlash after she recently shared she "can't carry" her own children.

Selena Gomez was filmed talking about how opening up about mental health and fertility struggles is “not shameful” at a Women in Film event in Beverly Hills.

You’re a survivor in my book.” Gomez went on to say that her openness about her inability to conceive is “not shameful.” “I truly believe there is power in being vulnerable and telling everyone you need help,

Speaking a bit more pointedly, she added, “Do not ever let anyone tell you that you are not a good person.” “Screw anyone who tells you you’re a victim. You’re a survivor in my book.” Gomez disclosed that she is not able to carry children in a new interview with Vanity Fair published on Sept. 9.

Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez has responded to criticism about her inability to carry children. The actor announced that she had lupus in 2015, before undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant. After being diagnosed with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, Gomez released the 2022 documentary My Mind & Me.

I truly believe there is power in being vulnerable. And telling people when you need help, when you need help,” Gomez said.

That’s what my life is like," the actress and singer said Selena Gomez has a message for her critics: vulnerability is not shameful. In an impassioned speech at a recent event, the actress and singer,

Selena Gomez declared that her inability to carry a child is "not shameful" and explained why she's so open with the public about her health journey.