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On October 29, 2025, Selena Gomez hosted the third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles. The star-studded evening raised over $600,000 in commitments and continued her mission to make youth mental health care more accessible worldwide. Since launching the Rare Impact Fund in 2020, Gomez has helped raise over $20 million.
An Evening for a Cause
Held at Nya Studios West, the benefit combined entertainment and engagement around a topic often overlooked: mental health among young people. Hosted by a charismatic Jimmy Kimmel and featuring performances by Laufey and The Marías, the event was both sincere and vibrant. Throughout the evening, the spotlight remained firmly on the core message—mental health is not secondary, it’s central.
Selena Gomez, actress, singer, and the mind behind the Rare Beauty brand, opened the night with heartfelt words. She spoke candidly about the unique challenges facing younger generations, from online harassment to the pressure of social media. One sentence stayed with me: “Mental health isn’t a side issue. It’s the foundation of everything—creativity, connection, learning, safety, hope.” That quiet conviction is what makes Gomez stand out. She doesn’t just lend her name to a cause, she lives it.
When she mentioned the need to disconnect—”Even if just for an hour, there’s a whole world in front of you”—I thought of how rare it is for someone with her platform to encourage slowing down. There’s sincerity in that, especially coming from someone who’s lived on both sides of the spotlight. To read Gwen Stefani headlines magical 2025 Disney Christmas Parade
Jimmy Kimmel Adds Heart and Humor
If the atmosphere needed lightening, Jimmy Kimmel brought it with warmth and humor. Referring to the recent suspension of his late-night show, he joked, “After the month I’ve had, I’m excited to be anywhere.” But beyond the laughs, Kimmel delivered a genuine salute to the power of nonprofit work. He applauded the Rare Impact Fund’s achievements, including:
- Raising more than $20 million since 2020
- Supporting over 30 nonprofit organizations
- Reaching 2 million young people through mental health programs
It’s the kind of impact that’s easy to overlook in headlines but hard to ignore when put in numbers like that.
Gomez’s Mission Takes Shape
The Rare Impact Fund was launched with the ambitious goal of raising $100 million to expand access to mental health resources globally. It’s a big number—but the pace so far is impressive. In just five years, over $20 million has already been raised, and each new event brings more visibility to the cause.
What strikes me most is how personal this mission feels for Gomez. It’s not branding, it’s a form of advocacy shaped by her own experiences. When an artist transforms their vulnerabilities into action, it resonates deeply.
A Night of Stars, But Focused on Others
The benefit drew familiar faces—Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, Jay Shetty, and Jake Shane—yet the heart of the evening remained on the young people being helped. There was no red carpet spectacle, no unnecessary extravagance. Just artists and advocates coming together to make a meaningful difference. To read Toho expands into Europe with bold anime distribution moves
As someone who has followed Gomez’s career from her Disney Channel days to her recent turn in Only Murders in the Building, I find it moving to see her use her voice this way. The Rare Impact Fund isn’t a side project; it’s a reflection of how Selena Gomez has grown, and how she wants the world to grow with her.
