Selena Gomez Overcomes Nerves to Share Personal Struggles in New Apple TV+ Documentary

On Wednesday, Selena Gomez made an appearance in New York City to attend a screening of her documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” which is available on Apple TV+. During the event, the former Disney Channel star, who is now 30 years old, participated in a Q&A session where she opened up about the film’s focus on her mental health and lupus diagnosis over the span of six years. Gomez candidly confessed to hosts Benji Pasek and Justin Paul that she initially had reservations about releasing the documentary due to her overwhelming nervousness about revealing her personal struggles to the public.

Selena Gomez attended a screening of her documentary, ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,’ in New York City. Despite feeling nervous, she acknowledged the importance of using her platform for a greater purpose. At one point, she considered not releasing the documentary, questioning her ability to do so. However, she ultimately decided to move forward, and the film has been well-received since its release on November 2.

Stylish: Gomez effortlessly exuded style as she donned a fashionable black minidress, revealing her long legs, and topped it off with a snug brown coat.

She adorned herself for Wednesday’s event by putting on knee-high black leather boots and adorning her nails with a striking shade of red. Gomez looked effortlessly stylish in a short black dress, which highlighted her long legs, and she added a touch of warmth with a cozy brown coat. Completing her look, she curled her shoulder-length brunette hair and gave her lips a peachy pink hue, perfectly complementing her well-shaped eyebrows. To add a hint of flirtiness, she enhanced her eyes with individual faux lashes.

Glam: With her locks styled in gorgeous curls and her lips adorned in a shade of peachy pink, the founder of Rare Beauty exuded elegance.

Accompanied by the director of the documentary, Alek Keshishian, Gomez made her entrance at the evening event. With a quick and graceful stride, she stepped out of a sleek black chauffeur-driven vehicle and made her way towards The Metrograph. Keshishian, on the other hand, was sporting a trendy ensemble consisting of slim fit trousers in a stylish gray-blue shade, complemented by a cozy navy blue wool sweater.

Gomez made her entrance to the evening event as she was seen arriving.

Selena Gomez, known for her time on the Disney Channel, recently participated in a Q&A session where she opened up about her struggles with mental health and living with lupus. She also discussed her documentary, which offers an intimate look into these aspects of her life. During the event, Gomez posed for photos with director Alek Keshishian and engaged in conversation with Q&A hosts Benji Pasek and Justin Paul. Originally, the documentary was supposed to document Gomez’s 2016 Revival tour, but Keshishian decided to drop the project when Gomez cancelled the tour due to her mental health issues.

Nearly didn’t: During her conversation with hosts Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, she openly confessed her initial hesitation in putting out the documentary. The reason behind her nervousness was the fear of exposing her personal battles to the entire world.

‘I’m feeling incredibly anxious. Given the platform I have, it feels like I’m making a personal sacrifice for a greater cause,’ she expressed. ‘I don’t want to make it seem overly dramatic, but there was a moment when I almost decided not to release this.’
In 2019, filming recommenced as Gomez embarked on a trip to schools in Kenya alongside the WE Foundation. Throughout this journey, cameras captured numerous intimate moments, from the onset of the pandemic to the resurgence of her lupus and, naturally, her struggles with mental health.
‘I found myself in her home, witnessing her in tears,’ Keshishian recalled. ‘I had my iPhone in hand, torn about whether I should film these vulnerable moments.’ But she insisted, ‘No, please film this. I want you to.”
Eventually, Keshishian realized that he was capturing something more profound – a documentary that delves into the challenges faced by a young woman as she navigates her diagnosis. Fresh out of a mental health facility, she grapples with the reality that she is still a patient, still in the initial stages of her recovery, yet burning with the desire to utilize her platform for positive change and to openly discuss her experiences.

However, despite her initial hesitation, ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’ was eventually released on November 2 on the streaming platform. The documentary has been well-received by both fans and critics alike.

At first, the documentary ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’ was supposed to document Gomez’s experiences during her Revival tour in 2016. However, the director, Keshishian, had to abandon the project when Gomez decided to cancel the tour due to her mental health difficulties. The situation created some tension because Gomez wanted to serve as an inspiration to others, but she was still struggling with her own challenges. Despite her initial hesitation, Gomez was moved to release the deeply personal documentary after witnessing the impact it had on an audience during a test screening. She realized that if she could make a positive impact on just one person’s life, the documentary had the potential to do so much more. Encouraged by this, she ultimately made the decision to go ahead with the release.

Rewritten: In 2019, Gomez embarked on a filming journey in Kenya, where she teamed up with the WE Foundation to visit local schools. Throughout the experience, cameras adroitly documented various intimate moments of her life, covering an array of events such as the onset of the pandemic, the reemergence of her lupus, and, notably, her ongoing struggle with mental health issues.

Keshishian shared a vivid memory of being inside her house, where he witnessed her overcome with emotion. Holding his iPhone, he hesitated on whether to capture the moment. Surprisingly, she encouraged him, insisting that he document her vulnerability.