Selena Gomez made a stunning return to the red carpet after a 10-month hiatus, during which she took time off to address her mental health at a facility in fall 2018.
The singer and actress appeared at the WE Day California event in Los Angeles on Thursday, turning heads in a plunging black dress. Among celebrities like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nina Dobrev, and Natalie Portman, Selena Gomez confidently posed for photos, expressing her excitement to celebrate youth-driven social change.
In a statement before the event, Gomez shared, “Every year, WE Day leaves me feeling inspired and hopeful. The youth have an incredible positive and passionate attitude for making real change in the world. I’m so proud to celebrate young people’s year of social change and to remind them that together, we are an unstoppable movement dedicated to a brighter and better tomorrow.”
With her hair elegantly styled up and flawless makeup, including winged liquid eyeliner, Selena looked every bit the icon she is known to be. She completed her look with classic pointy black pumps and revealed a small foot tattoo.
In a recent interview on Coach’s Dream It Real podcast, the 26-year-old singer credited her close friends Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, and Courtney Lopez for their unwavering support during her struggles. She emphasized the importance of healthy friendships, contrasting them with negative experiences of cattiness she’s witnessed.
“My friends, without a doubt, have saved my life in multiple situations,” Selena expressed. “Because they’re honest, they’re loving, they unconditionally love, they never judge, and they give me sound advice.”
She also highlighted the honesty and encouragement within her friend group, noting their diverse careers in real estate, social media, and foundations, yet their shared love and support for each other.
Selena Gomez’s appearance at WE Day not only marked her return to the public eye but also celebrated her journey towards personal healing and advocacy for positive social change through the WE charity.