Selena Gomez has THIS special wish for her 31st birthday

Selena Gomez celebrated her 31st birthday in style, sharing a heartwarming photo of her blowing out candles on a rose-topped S-shaped cake.

The actress wore a chic baby pink t-shirt to match her smokey eye makeup. For her birthday, Gomez urged fans to donate to the Rare Impact Fund instead of buying her gifts.

The Rare Impact Fund, created by Selena’s beauty brand Rare Beauty, aims to raise $100 million for mental health services in underserved communities, thereby promoting self-acceptance.

Read on to find out more.

Selena Gomez is 31!

Actress and singer Selena Gomez celebrated her 31st birthday in style, sharing the happy occasion with her fans on Instagram. In a heartwarming post, the Only Murders in the Building star shared a candid moment as she blew out the candles on a gorgeous S-shaped cake adorned with roses – a tribute to her name.

Gomez wore a chic baby pink t-shirt that matched her smokey eye makeup perfectly, and looked stunning as she teamed it with large hoop earrings, a pearl necklace embellished with delicate gold detailing, and her signature loose wavy hair.

While Gomez expressed her gratitude, her caption was full of appreciation for the support she has received through Rare Beauty’s Rare Impact Fund. “I am grateful for so much in my life,” she wrote. “And one of the things I’m most grateful for is the work we’ve been able to do with the Rare Impact Fund through @Rarebeauty. Thanks to YOU, we have been able to raise awareness and improve young people’s access to mental health services.”

“It’s my true passion in life,” she added.

Selena Gomez reveals her birthday wish

For her birthday, Gomez made a heartfelt request to her fans. In lieu of traditional gifts, the Rare Beauty founder urged her followers to make a contribution to a cause close to her heart — the Rare Impact Fund, to support the fund’s mission of promoting “mental health and self-acceptance.”

In her birthday caption, Gomez wrote, “People keep asking me what I want for my birthday and I tell everyone the same thing.” Please don’t give me anything, but if you would like to do something for my birthday, please donate to the Rare Impact Fund. If you have the means, consider making a donation to help us make a difference.”

Gomez’s beauty brand also plays a key role in supporting the fund’s efforts. One percent of all sales from their brand contribute directly to causes and have a significant impact on mental health initiatives.

Fans and friends wish Selena Gomez a happy birthday

Fans and friends flooded Gomez’s Instagram post with heartfelt birthday wishes. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay jokingly wrote: “Happy Birthday! Please tell me someone else is cooking?? Have a nice day, Gx.”

Among the numerous loving messages, one fan wrote: “Selena, you are not just a famous person, you are the reason for the happiness of many people who are grateful to have you. Happy Birthday to you, we love you.”

“Happy Birthday, Queen! Thank you for playing such a big part in my childhood,” added another.

In addition to expressing love, Gomez’s close friend Nicola Peltz Beckham posted a touching birthday tribute to the singer on her Instagram page. Beckham shared a heartwarming photo of her husband Brooklyn Beckham and Selena lying side by side.

In her caption, the actress wrote, “Happy Birthday to my soul sister @selenagomez. I love you more than you. I am so blessed to have you by my side in this life. Thank you for being such a beautiful light in this world. I hope your day is so perfect and all your wishes come true.”

Rare beauty

The Rare Impact Fund was launched by Gomez’ beauty brand Rare Beauty on her 28th birthday in July 2020. With an ambitious goal, the fund aims to raise $100 million over the next decade, focusing on providing essential mental health services to underserved communities.

Rare Beauty was formed in February 2020 with the “Calm Down” singer at the helm, delivering a powerful message of self-affirmation: “That Rare Beauty is about feeling good.”

The brand name “Rare Beauty” is a reference to her third album entitled “Rare” which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.