What a year it’s been for Selena Gomez!  Health struggles, producing a major hit on Netflix, chart-topping hits, a new album *possibly* on the way, rekindling an old romance, continuing to be the most followed celebrity on Instagram and more recently, being honoured as the 2017 Woman of the Year for Billboard.

 

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During the ceremony, it was friend and co-star Elle Fanning who introduced Selena Gomez saying, “It’s rare to find someone who uses their trials and tribulations to make everyone else stronger.”

 

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And who presented Selena with her award? Her good friend and kidney donor, Francia Raisa!

 

 

Francia shares, “When we first met, we bonded immediately.  When I found out I was a match for Selena (kidney transplant), I didn’t think twice about it.”

Once Selena hit the stage to accept her award, it was nothing but tears … happy tears and stated that it’s Raisa, who should’ve been honoured the Woman of the Year award.  Selena says, “I feel incredibly lucky.  Honestly, I couldn’t be more grateful for the position I’ve been given in my career. I want people to know I respect the platform that I have so deeply, specifically this year, I would like to thank my amazing team and my family because they stuck with me through some really hard times,” Gomez continued. “I got to do a lot this year, even though I had a couple of other things to do.  I’m so grateful for the older women who have lifted all of us up.”

When Selena thanked Raisa and Elle, “I don’t know how I’ll ever repay it but maybe I’ll make an epic album next year.”

 

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In a brand new cover story for Billboard Magazine, Selena Gomez is featured on the cover and check out some of the beautiful pictures taken for the magazine spread

 

Our woman of the year cover story is on stands now. Link in bio! #womeninmusic | : @ruvenafanador

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