Selena Gomez just made the best point about the power of female camaraderie at work.
Yes, Gomez may be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she can also feel isolated in her male-dominated industry — she’s just like us!
While delivering a keynote speech at the Academy Women’s Luncheon Presented by Chanel in Los Angeles, Gomez opened up about the isolation of working in Hollywood — and how the community of women can still show up for each other.
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“I know firsthand how isolating this industry will feel at times, but moments like this and rooms like this, and talking to all these amazing women just reminds me that I’m not alone, and we aren’t alone,” she said as she looked out the other women sitting at her table, including Amy Adams, Pamela Anderson, Awkwafina, Gal Gadot, Rita Wilson, Mila Kunis and Olivia Wilde.
Gomez went on to direct her speech to young women who might also feel isolated in their own lives.
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“To the young women watching us, I just want you to know that you are heard and you are seen, and your perspective matters deeply,” she said. “And if you ever feel lonely at any event, I’m usually on my phone, playing some sort of weird game. Just come up to me, and I’ll be happy to chat.”
She concluded: “When we share and we stand together, we create a ripple effect that stretches far beyond our own lives. That’s why events like [this] are so important, they’re a celebration of our collective achievements, but they’re also a reminder of the work we still have to do.”
Selena Gomez is commited to supporting other women in her industry. And it’s the reminder we all need — no matter how lonely our own careers may feel, if we have a small but mighty group of women to support us, we never have to feel isolated.
