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Selena Gomez feels “proud” of her professional success
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Selena Gomez feels “proud” of her professional success

Selena Gomez doesn’t feel like her billionaire status has changed her at all.

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00 p.m.

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00 p.m.


Selena Gomez became a billionaire earlier this year
Selena Gomez became a billionaire earlier this year

Selena Gomez feels “really proud” of her success.

The 32-year-old reached billionaire status earlier this year, and while Selena doesn’t feel like success has changed her at all, she’s still proud of everything she’s accomplished over the years. during his career.

When asked about her billionaire status, Selena told The Hollywood Reporter: “I don’t really pay attention to it.

“I don’t think anything has changed about me. I don’t think I feel any different. I think I’m just very proud. And also, personally, I don’t think it’s anyone’s business. so be it.”

Selena founded cosmetics company Rare Beauty in 2020, and the company has helped raise money for mental health initiatives and education.

The brunette beauty explained: “Everything I did before Rare Beauty had an element of giving back.

“So when I was working with some of the biggest brands, they were all willing to do something, and I was also willing to say I would take it out of my salary. And then when I met with the last team that we were hiring for Rare Beauty – which at the time there were maybe five of us total – I said, “I want there to be a percentage or something; I need you to help me understand.” That’s when we created the Impact Fund, which started before we even sold a single product.”

When asked what she thought of Rare Beauty’s success, Selena – who has been open about her own mental health struggles – replied: “There’s a real need for people to have something accessible, inclusive, something that isn’t complicated. That’s what I hear about the most, then blushing, of course.