Gomez & Blanco: Navigating Mania Together

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have shared insights into managing her bipolar disorder, which includes experiencing "moments of mania." Gomez detailed her difficult path to diagnosis, which involved seeking help at four different rehab facilities to gain understanding.

She expressed that Benny Blanco is a supportive partner who helps her navigate these episodes. Gomez stated she is "hyperaware" of her condition and can now identify manic moments more quickly, feeling proud rather than ashamed.

This openness follows her public announcement of her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2020. The "Only Murders in the Building" star revealed that after her diagnosis, she was able to live more freely, finally understanding past inconsistent reactions.

In 2024, she told Hoda Kotb that revealing her diagnosis brought a sense of freedom, allowing her to claim her own story amidst life's distractions. Gomez also reflected on her advocacy, stating her intention to help others by sharing her vulnerability.

Gomez previously battled lupus, diagnosed in 2014, and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017. She has since launched the Rare Impact Fund and hosts an annual mental health summit.