Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift in New Jersey in September 2023.Photo:John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
Some Swifties are ready to shell out some serious cash forTaylor Swiftconcert tickets — especially in the name of a good cause.
Two tickets to any future Swift show around the world were sold for a whopping $15,000 as part of an auction at the “Lavender Haze” singer’s friendSelena Gomez’sRare Impact FundBenefit at Nya Studios in Hollywood on Wednesday.
Martin Short and Selena Gomez.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
“Wow, Taylor — see, it’s just amazing,” said Short, 73, as bidding surpassed $6,000, later remarking: “We’ve got $6,500 to see Taylor Swift in concert. That’s just valet to see Taylor Swift!”
Soon enough, the price crept up to $15,000 and sold to two fans, who appeared very excited to have scored seats to see Swift, 33.
At the event, Gomez spoke to PEOPLE abouther hopes for the benefit, which raised funds for mental health in young people, to have a lasting impact.
Selena Gomez.Stefanie Keenan/Getty
Stefanie Keenan/Getty
Asked if she wanted the Rare Impact Fund to be her legacy, Gomez said: “I really hope so. I’m kind of nervous.”
“It is my first time throwing something and I hate asking people for money, so I don’t know,” she added. “It’s a weird concept, but I know that we’re doing a good thing and I couldn’t be more lucky to have the platform to do that.”
Giving a speech at the benefit, Gomez became emotional as she opened up about her journey with mental health and how hersister Gracie, 10, inspired the creation of the fund.
Selena Gomez.Monica Schipper/Getty
Monica Schipper/Getty
“I struggled with the world inside my head for a long time and I felt lost and I felt hopeless at times,” she said in her speech. ”And in 2020, I receivedmy diagnosis of bipolar disorder. And to be honest, everything quickly changed.”
Gomez went on to reveal that after her diagnosis she was able to get the answers and knowledge that she needed. The actress added that she hopes her sister’s generation will have a “kinder” and “clearer” future with the mental health support that they need.
“I know we all have Gracie’s in our lives who make us want to be better and do better, who can motivate us and connect us and make a difference,” Gomez concluded before giving her thanks to everyone.
source: people.com
