Selena Gomez recently opened up about her hopes to become a mother, sharing a heartfelt message with fans on Instagram. The 33-year-old actress and singer posted the message after appearing in the finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the sequel to her hit Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place. In the show, her character Alex Russo is revealed to be a mom, which inspired Selena to reflect on her own future.
“Alex Russo is a mommy 🥹 Hopefully one day that’ll be me,” Selena wrote, along with a clip from her final episode. In the show, Alex is the mother of Billie Russo, played by 15-year-old Janice LeAnn Brown. The two actresses formed a close bond during filming, and both said the scenes were very emotional. “We were just puddles,” Selena said, describing how touched they were after the table read.
Selena has spoken about her love for children before. In a podcast interview earlier this year, she said, “I love children. I love making them laugh; they’re just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I’m so excited for it.” Her husband Benny Blanco also shared that Selena naturally connects with kids and enjoys talking to them for hours.
The couple tied the knot in September 2024 in Montecito, California. Since then, they’ve expressed excitement about starting a family together. Benny said Selena’s connection with children comes from her early career, when she starred in shows like Barney & Friends and Wizards of Waverly Place. He believes she still feels a strong need to connect with young people.
Selena’s fans were touched by her message and praised her for being open about her dreams. Many said they could imagine her as a loving and caring mom. Her journey from child star to successful actress and singer has inspired millions, and now her wish to become a mother adds another layer to her story.
Whether it happens soon or later, Selena’s hope to have children shows her gentle and nurturing side. For now, she continues to shine in her career and share meaningful moments with her fans — and maybe one day, she’ll get to live out her dream of motherhood.