Selena Gomez gets special shout-out during Time 100

Selena Gomez obtained a special shout-out during the 2025 Time Next Gala in New York City on Thursday.

While attending the event, singer Becky G, who has often used her platform to highlight points impacting the Latino community, said talking out amid the backdrop of ICE raids across the US is “absolutely not easy” however needed.

The 28-year-old, who was born in the US to folks of Mexican descent, said, “The fear that one might feel in maybe saying the wrong thing or losing a few followers is incomparable to what my community is feeling right now.”

Becky also spoke of the significance of displaying “courage” in talking out about what you consider in, as tensions round the nation preserve mounting since Donald Trump returned to the White House, particularly relating to immigration.

She also praised Selena, who beforehand described her as a “rare gift” and a “voice for our community.”

Selena, who’s also descendant of Mexican immigrants, was named after Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano Music, who Becky G described as considered one of her “greatest sources of inspiration.”

As reported by Time, Becky said Selena “has created her career to also just paving the way… and accomplishing incredible things.”

When Becky was named on the Time 100 Next record, Selena wrote a piece that read, “Becky G has never let the world define her. She has always defined herself with her powerful presence.

“Through the years, I’ve watched her excel not only as an artist however also as a girl, an advocate, and a voice for our community.

“With her 2024 album Encuentros, Becky revealed the depth of her artistry, blending her Mexican American heritage with a beautiful, modern sound and ­emotional storytelling in a way that feels both personal and universal.

“She has a uncommon present for bridging cultures and making everybody round her really feel seen. As a proud granddaughter of immigrants, Becky has not been shy about how her household’s experiences have formed her.

“Whether she is being open regarding her own mental-­health struggles, equity for marginalized communities, or representation in music, nothing she does is performative. The world needs more energy like my friend Becky’s.”

Becky said she turned emotional when she read Selena’s phrases.

She explained, “Nobody on my team told me that Selena was going to be writing [that] piece so the fact that she took that on and had such beautiful, thoughtful words, meant a lot and there [were] definitely tears.”

Becky’s reward for Selena got here just weeks after the pop star, 33, married file producer Benny Blanco, 37.

The couple had been surrounded by their family members as they said “I do” in California on September 27.

Selena and Benny organized “a huge, A-list, star-studded wedding” and invited celebrities including Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton.

Selena’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short, Ashley Park and Steven Martin also attended the wedding ceremony. They had been also joined by Paul Rudd, who has been a visitor star on the present in current seasons.

Meryl Streep skipped the wedding ceremony after being noticed entrance row during Milan Fashion Week. According to TMZ, round 170 friends attended the wedding ceremony.

Selena’s bridesmaids had been her “core group of longtime girlfriends who’ve stood by her for years,” who had been also her bachelorette journey friends.

The group included Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez and her cousin Priscilla Marie.

An insider beforehand said, “Benny and Selena want their wedding to feel relaxed and meaningful…they’re not hiding their love or happiness. The wedding will be a true reflection of that.”