Selena Gomez’s Charity Gets a Plot Twist, and It’s Not in a Script
You’d expect a pop sensation and multi-millionaire like Selena Gomez to be the ultimate backer of her own mental health charity — but a surprising twist has fans raising eyebrows. The Rare Impact Fund, her mental health-focused initiative tied to her beauty brand Rare Beauty, recently hit headlines not for its good work — but because her mum allegedly had to take out a loan on her house to keep it afloat.
Is the Rare Impact Fund Actually a Charity?
Officially, the Rare Impact Fund is a non-profit launched in 2020 as part of Rare Beauty’s mission to improve access to mental health resources. It aims to raise $100 million over ten years, primarily through a percentage of Rare Beauty product sales and external fundraising.
Selena has spoken openly about her own mental health journey and the importance of destigmatizing the conversation. But behind the glossy campaigns and empowering messaging, something unusual seems to have happened — because when the charity needed support, it wasn’t Selena reaching into her purse. It was her mum, Mandy Teefey.
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A Mum’s Commitment — and a Home on the Line?
According to reports that surfaced from internal leaks and sources close to the family, Mandy Teefey, Selena’s mother and co-founder of the Rare Impact Fund, allegedly took out a loan against her own house to help the charity with operational costs. While the exact numbers aren’t public, the story has sparked confusion and concern — why would a woman without a pop star’s bank account be the one risking her financial stability?
How Much Has Selena Donated?
That’s the million-dollar question — literally. While Selena is the face of Rare Beauty and has been central to promoting the Rare Impact Fund, public records don’t clearly show just how much she’s personally donated out-of-pocket. The brand has pledged a portion of its sales, but with an estimated net worth of over $800 million (thanks to her music, acting, and brand empire), many fans wonder: couldn’t Selena have stepped in to cover the shortfall instead of her mother?
What’s Really Going On?
Of course, we don’t have the full picture. Maybe Selena did support the fund in other ways. Maybe there was miscommunication. But the optics? Not great. In a world where celebrity charity work is often as much PR as philanthropy, this situation feels unusually raw — a reminder that even good intentions can get messy when business, family, and fame collide.
Conclusion
Selena Gomez has done important work for mental health awareness — no question. But if your own mother has to put her house on the line to save your charity, maybe it’s time to ask: who’s really carrying the load?
