One of the bravest things someone can do is share their inner thoughts, feelings, emotions with others, whether it's by reaching out to get the help they need, sharing with friends and family or sharing it in a public way. Selena Gomez had the bravery to share her story with her fans and everyone around her. I think that's a strong reason why she's one of my role models. Not only is her style superb, but she's shared her story in such a truthful and real way that it makes one feel connected to her. As someone who advocates for mental health and believes in changing the context for mental illnesses, I think what Selena is doing is profound.

This April, Selena is on the cover of Vogue Magazine in the US--her first cover here, ever. Something I believe has been long-awaited. Her style, her poise, her persona... what else does a cover star need? When I first saw the pictures from the spread, I was giddy (she's hot, guys). Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, wearing Balenciaga and Dolce & Gabbana, Selena is...beautiful.

Not only does this cover boost her career, especially with all the new projects she's taken on recently, but also her relationship with the fashion world (which, in my opinion, is never a bad one). She was in an ad campaign with Louis Vuitton to promote their 2016 Autumn-Winter Series 5, which included this most iconic picture:

Ugh, slay me. She's also recently acquired a deal with Coach, which she announced with this cute Instagram:

The collaboration means she's getting her own line--ummm, can I get one as a late, late, late birthday present? She's stepping into the more mature fashion world, after her Adidas Neo collection--something I think she's really ready for in all aspects of her career.

In April's Vogue, Selena mentions her executive producer role for "13 Reasons Why," a new series coming to Netflix later this year. She's definitely been working on more music, including "It Ain't Me," which released last month, that definitely has a more mature vibe and shows the difference from "Revival."

Other than her projects, the fashion and those absolutely stunning photographs in the spread, Selena gives a more in-depth interview about her mental health and her recent time at a psychiatric facility in Tennessee. She gave up her phone and stayed for 90 days participating in different therapy treatments. While on tour last year, she said she would have panic attacks before or just after performing on stage and realized that she couldn't take it anymore. Quitting the tour was probably the hardest choice she had to make, but it was for her health, which is far more important.

I think the reason Selena has been so popular is that she doesn't hide the insecurities that come from being a high profile celebrity. Each time a different celebrity speaks about their anxiety, it feels inauthentic. Selena doesn't sugarcoat anything. When you see a celebrity that struggles with depression and seeks treatment for it, that gives hope to every other person who goes through this.

I can't wait to see what else Selena does and I'm sure the future is bright.