Selena Gomez Declares Her Breakup With Justin Bieber the “Best Thing” Ever
In her brand‑new Apple+ docuseries My Mind and Me, the 30‑year‑old pop star unwraps the aftermath of her 2018 split from Justin “J” Bieber, confessing that it turned out to be her most empowering move yet.
From a Public Love Story
- “Everything was so public. I felt haunted by a past relationship no one seemed ready to let go of.”
- “Then I moved past it, and I wasn’t afraid anymore.”
- “I had to go through the worst heartbreak possible and then forget it all in the drop of the hand—it was really confusing, but it had to happen.”
- “In the end, it was the best thing ever.”
“Lose You to Love Me”: The Single That Sparked a New Chapter
After eight intermittent years of dating, Selena channeled the pain into her 2020 anthem Lose You to Love Me. She claims it took just 45 minutes to write—and blasted a clear message: it’s not just about a lost love but a complete reinvention of the self.
“It’s about more than a lost love. It’s me learning to choose myself, pick life, and hoping people can find grace and peace too.”
New Career Moves & Personal Struggles
While most people were busy tweeting about the “one hit wonder” song, Selena dealt with real life drama:
- Justin partnered with his now‑wife Hailey Baldwin just weeks after the breakup.
- Following the engagement, Selena’s sudden, lupus‑related health crisis spiraled into a mental‑health treatment break.
- She once told Rolling Stone that she grew up dreaming of marrying by 25, only to find herself a decade overdue.
Celebrating 30 With a Wild Wedding‑Themed Bash
To mark her big birthday, Selena threw a lavish, wedding‑themed party that had more flair than a courtroom drama—straight out of Hollywood.
The lineup read like a who’s‑who of the entertainment world: Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Camila Cabello, and even Selena’s sibling Gracie. But the real plot twist? Photographer newcomer Cara Delevingne strolled in with strippers, humorously turning the sophisticated soirée into an eccentric binge‑watching gala.
“We had lovely drinks—beautiful, and then my friend Cara added the strippers. So I’d say it was a mix of sophistication and hysteria.”
Takeaway: Reducing a Heartbreak into a Personal Triumph
Selena Gomez’s story—backed by the storytelling flair of her latest documentary—shows that the lights on a bruised heart can guide someone toward a brighter, self‑authentic future.
Whatever the path, she’s living proof that some of his toughest challenges can turn into a potentially shining career highlight.
