Gomez ultimately had to undergo a kidney transplant and many emotional hurdles along the way.

However, that didn’t stop her from fighting for songs that she knew would change people’s lives.

Gomez herself admitted to struggling with self-worth when the external hate she received felt constant.

selena gomez smiling at event

“‘Who says you’re not perfect?

Who says you’re not beautiful?

Who says you’re not worth it?'”

selena gomez giving speech

selena gomez at film festival