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Selena Gomezis ringing in 31 years!
She documented the moment on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself mid-blow as she held a rose-covered cake baked in what appears to be an “S” shape.
“I am thankful for so much in my life,” she captioned the celebratory post. “And one of the things I am most thankful for is the work we’ve been able to do with the Rare Impact Fund through@Rarebeauty. Because of YOU we’ve been able to raise awareness and increase access to mental health services for young people.”
“This is my true passion in life,” she added.
Selena Gomez models products from her beauty brand Rare Beauty.Rare Beauty
The “Lose You to Love Me” singer went on to request donations to theRare Impact Fundin lieu of presents.
“People keep asking me what I want for my birthday, and I tell everyone the same thing,” she wrote in the caption. “Please do not get me anything but if you want to do something for my birthday, please donate to the Rare Impact Fund. If you have the means, consider donating to help us make a difference.”
She concluded, “I LOVE YOU ALL!”
According to the Rare Impact Fund’s “Donate Now” page, which Gomez linked on her Instagram Story, she launched the fund to “focus on addressing mental health and self-acceptance.”
“Rare Impact aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and help give people access to the resources they need to support their mental health,” the description reads. “The Rare Impact Fund supports organizations around the world that expand access to mental health services and education.”
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Fans and friends of the pop star showered her with birthday love on her post includingKatherine Langford, star of the Gomez-produced Netflix series13 Reasons Why, who wrote, “Angel ❤️.”
The “Naturally” singer’s BFFNicola Peltz Beckhamalso showed her some affection on her special day, sharinga sweet birthday tributeon Instagram.
The 28-year-old actress posted anadorable photoof her husband,Brooklyn Beckham, and Gomez lying beside her.
“Happy birthday to my soul sister @selenagomez 🤍,” Peltz Beckham wrote alongside the post. “I love you more than you know.”
source: people.com
