Selena Gomez made jaws drop as she arrived at Rare Impact Fund’s second annual benefit in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
The Disney Channel alum, 32, launched the nonprofit in 2020 along with her Sephora Rare Beauty makeup line, which helped her reach multimillion-dollar statuses by 2024.
The goal of the Rare Impact Fund is to raise $100 million to help improve youth access to mental health services and education around the world.
For the annual fundraiser in Los Angeles, Gomez hit the red carpet in an elegant one-shoulder blue dress.
The form-fitting dress cinched her tiny waist and showed off her toned legs.
Selena Gomez made jaws drop as she arrived at Rare Impact Fund’s second annual benefit in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
The Disney Channel alum, 32, launched the nonprofit in 2020 along with her Sephora Rare Beauty makeup line, which helped her reach multimillion-dollar statuses by 2024.
Gomez walked around Nya Studios WEST, where the event was held, in sexy black patent heels.
Her short brown hair was styled in soft curls that framed her heart-shaped face.
The Who Said hitmaker sported a sultry brown smoky eye paired with a matte nude lip and a youthful peach color on her cheeks.
The second annual benefit of the Rare Impact Fund was confirmed in September with a Press release promising a “star-studded evening” with “live entertainment and special performances” throughout the night.
Food and drinks are served before a live auction, and funds will go toward the nonprofit’s global mission.
“I am very excited to host Rare Impact Fund’s second annual charity event here in Los Angeles and to continue building on the success of last year’s inaugural event,” Gomez said in a statement.
‘Mental health advocacy and promoting the mission of the Rare Impact Fund has become my life’s work and I couldn’t do it without the support of those around me.
“A sincere thank you to the incredible friends and sponsors who passionately support our work,” he concluded.
According to the press release, the Rare Impact Fund “currently supports 26 youth mental health organizations across five continents, including organizations located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe at large, India, Brazil, and Australia.” .
Gomez has been open about her own mental health struggles since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018.
She was diagnosed at a treatment center, which she entered after experiencing psychosis, manic episodes and depression during her Revival tour.
“I’ll be honest, I didn’t want to go to the mental health hospital,” Gomez confessed in her acclaimed Apple TV+ documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022).
‘I didn’t want to, but I didn’t want to be trapped in myself and my mind anymore. I thought my life was over; I thought: This is what my life will be like forever.’
After initially being prescribed too many medications, Gomez sought the help of a different psychiatrist, who helped her find the treatment that worked best for her.
In honor of Mental Health Day earlier this month, Gomez partnered with Sephora to donate proceeds from her Rare Beauty line to the Rare Impact Fund.
“The mental health crisis continues to disproportionately impact young people and partners like Sephora are instrumental in not only believing in this mission, but contributing crucial funds to expand mental health resources for young people who need them,” Gomez said in a statement. .
Rare Beauty already donates one percent of its sales directly, while the fund also raises money through support from individuals, corporate partners, its community and other philanthropic organizations.
Rare Beauty’s net sales in 2023 are believed to be around $350 million.
For the annual fundraiser in Los Angeles, Gomez hit the red carpet in an elegant blue one-shoulder dress.
The goal of the Rare Impact Fund is to raise $100 million to help improve youth access to mental health services and education around the world.
