Selena Gomez Delivers Heartfelt Speech After AMA Win: 'You Do Not Have to Stay Broken'

Selena Gomez gave a candid acceptance speech at the 2016 American Music Awards after disappearing from the spotlight for nearly three months.

[therightside]

One of the few young artists I like. She doesn't chase the media for exposure and use that platform for a negative impact. I notice she likes to make a positive impact and I respect that a lot because you don't see that very often any more.

[quartz]

She's so strong. Bless her heart and soul.

[SarahWWelch]

Beyond words... cannot thank Selena enough for her story, transparency & authenticity. Life is not perfection.. It is ups and downs, many mistakes, lots of lessons. Giving yourself the right to cry, loving reflecting within... picking yourself up and trying again. The direction of our future is determined by our ability to maximize strength, learn from our mistakes, and lead by example today... That's my personal conviction, and I am GRATEFUL FOR YOU SELENA. Never stop growing.. BEAUTIFUL HEART!!!!

[adriannaj]

guys, for everyone asking, Sha has lupus, an autoimmune disease. in addition, she lost a friend this year, Christina Grimmie, who was murdered.

[CrispyMyth]

I respect what Selena did.

Now, imagine dealing with issues like these and having no family, friends, money or medical help. that is what many thousands of people (in just this Country) have to deal with every day.

[weinthisbich]

I love her so damn much. she deserves all the happiness in the world. Stay strong

[selenatorforlife]

Selena is amazing! she's such a sweetheart

[butitsbetterifyoudo]

I love how real she is it's insane

[Jack-xfge]

shes one of the few people in this world who aren't full of bullshit.

[MyselfImp]

This girl is a such an inspiration I love her very much

[tyraggins]

I'm with Selena to the end, I respect her, and love her like she is my own friend.

[puglover]

Queen! *standing ovation* i cried so hard when she won this award

[godossthedude]

Selena Gomez is perfect😭 my crush for life

[jedayeyo]

Hell yeah, Selena is the kindest and most whole pop star in this big mess of auto tuned hip hop singers. Have a good life Selena.

[aresrodriguez]

She does look like a every elegant princess!!😍👸😍 best of luck to her!!

[cmfh]

That was a really beautiful speech she gave. I really felt her in that moment! I hope all is well for her and if not I hope she heals soon!! She seems like a really nice girl and im glad shes takin a break everyone needs one once in awhile, you never know what people are going through <3 <3

[waffles]

I'm like so in love with Selena gomez!!

[mikeinvader]

I was sitting for 5 minutes thinking what awful things i can say about her because im somewhat of a troll, but she looks of nice. God that was a hard thing to type. jesus

[kaycee]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH SELENA GOMEZ 😍😍😍😍😃😃😍😍😍😍😍😍

[sierrahannagan]

Why was I crying on the toilet when I heard Selena's speech