Hollywood singer and actress Selena Gomez has once again sparked discussion about motherhood.
She recently shared a picture of a baby on her Instagram Story and said she wants to start a family someday.
Along with the picture, she wrote, “One day…” The post comes nearly a year after she married music producer Benny Blanco in September 2025.
Has openly spoken about becoming a mother
Selena has spoken about her wish to have children in the past as well. In a 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, she revealed that she cannot carry her own children because of medical issues that could put her life and the baby’s life at risk.
She said she had to take time to accept this reality but remains hopeful about becoming a mother through options such as surrogacy or adoption.
In 2026, Selena and Benny have also spoken about their plans for the future.
Selena has said that she would like to have children and has even talked about wanting a big family someday.
Lupus changed many parts of her life
Selena has faced several difficult phases in her personal life. She was diagnosed with lupus and later underwent a kidney transplant in 2017. Her friend Francia Raisa donated a kidney to her. The transplant became a major turning point in Selena’s life.
Her health also affected her career. Selena had to take breaks from work and the public eye while dealing with her health and mental well-being. She later spoke openly about anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Her 2022 documentary My Mind & Me showed several difficult moments from her life and brought more attention to mental health.
Friendship with Francia Raisa became controversial
Selena’s relationship with Francia Raisa also became a topic of discussion.
Raisa had donated her kidney to Selena, but the two reportedly grew distant after Selena later described Taylor Swift as her “only friend” in the entertainment industry.
The statement led to speculation about a fallout between the two. However, Raisa later said that they had gone through ups and downs but were still friends. The two were also seen reconnecting publicly in 2023.
Selena and Hailey Bieber feud rumours
Another long-running controversy around Selena has involved Hailey Bieber, who is married to Selena’s former boyfriend Justin Bieber.
For years, social media users have compared the two women and created theories about a possible feud.
Both Selena and Hailey have repeatedly tried to move away from these rumours.
Hailey has said that she never wanted to be part of a narrative that pits women against each other, while Selena has also asked fans to stop spreading hateful comments.
Despite this, their names continue to be linked on social media.
Body-shaming also affected her
Selena has also faced repeated comments about her appearance and weight. She has spoken about how her health condition and medication affected her body.
In 2023, she shared a message about accepting her changing body and said she was proud of who she was.
She has also used her beauty brand Rare Beauty to promote self-acceptance and mental health awareness.
She once stepped away from social media
Despite having one of the biggest social media followings in the world, Selena has openly spoken about taking a break from the internet.
In 2022, she said she had not personally been on the internet for more than four years, explaining that staying away from constant online content had helped her mental health.
Now a new chapter with Benny Blanco
Selena’s recent baby picture comes at a different stage of her life.
After years of health struggles, public controversies, and intense social media attention, she is now married to Benny Blanco and has openly spoken about her wish to become a mother.
Her latest “one day…” message does not announce a pregnancy. Instead, it reflects her long-standing dream of having a family and beginning another chapter of her life.
