Following her marriage, Selena Gomez hopes to start a family soon with musician Benny Blanco; however, she ironically cannot carry a pregnancy due to health issues related to lupus.

According to Page Six, on the occasion of the series finale of the sequel Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (a follow-up to Wizards of Waverly Place), Selena Gomez shared an emotional message on her Instagram Story on November 10.

“Alex Russo is a mom now. Hopefully one day that will be me,” she captioned a clip from the season two finale, referring to her character.

Selena Gomez’s Longing for Children

Selena Gomez, 33, appears in several brief guest roles in the Disney+ series, which revolves around a new generation of wizards at Waverly Place, including Billie—a young girl sent to live with Alex’s older brother, Justin, for training.

The post from the “Kill Em with Kindness” singer was shared nearly two weeks after she married music producer Benny Blanco in an intimate wedding in California.

Earlier in March, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco shared on Jay Shetty’s podcast that they were very eager to start a family.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I love kids. I love making kids laugh; they are truly adorable. So when that day comes, I will be incredibly excited,” Selena Gomez told Jay Shetty.

Benny Blanco, who went public with his relationship with Selena Gomez in December 2023, also emphasized that whenever the singer meets children, she will “immediately go to them and talk for hours.”

He also underscored his desire to have children in an interview with InStyle magazine in June.

“I love kids; I love being an uncle. But I want to be a dad, God willing. I’m just dreaming and praying every day,” he said.

The Cruel Battle with Lupus

However, last year, the Emilia Perez actress revealed she cannot carry a pregnancy due to health issues related to lupus.

And due to the medications used to treat the disease, Selena Gomez admitted to experiencing complications including hand tremors, difficulty controlling her grip on objects, and weight fluctuations.

Despite this, in October 2024, she confirmed to Vanity Fair magazine that she still wants to have children through surrogacy or adoption.

“It makes me truly grateful that there are other paths for people who long to be mothers. I am one of those people; I am very excited for this journey, even though it will look a little different,” she said.

Following a high-profile engagement in December 2024 featuring a diamond ring and a viral Taco Bell picnic, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco finally officially tied the knot on September 27 in Santa Barbara, California.

The ceremony took place under a floral arch inside a tent draped in soft white chiffon, with floors covered in multicolored vintage-style rugs. The reception featured shimmering candlelight, tables decorated with dahlias, and velvet sofa seating areas that created a luxurious and cozy atmosphere.

In addition to close friends Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, the wedding gathered a star-studded guest list: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Eric Andre, Finneas, and the Emilia Perez cast—Edgar Ramirez and Zoe Saldaña.