Fresh off her wedding to Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez has publicly shared her deep aspirations for motherhood, drawing inspiration from her character Alex Russo‘s new role as a mom in the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel. Despite past revelations about medical conditions preventing her from carrying children, the actress and singer remains optimistic and ready for the journey through adoption or surrogacy, eager to build a family with her husband.
In a heartwarming moment that resonated deeply with fans, Selena Gomez, recently married to her longtime partner Benny Blanco, opened up about her profound desire to become a mother. Her candid confession arrived just weeks after their romantic September 27, 2025, wedding, ignited by a pivotal plot twist in the highly anticipated sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
A Magical Revelation: Alex Russo Becomes a Mom
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the 33-year-old actress and singer took to Instagram stories to celebrate her return to the magical world of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The post highlighted a significant reveal from the series’ two-part finale: her beloved character, Alex Russo, is now the mother of teenage wizard Billie Russo, played by Janice LeAnn Brown.
Alongside a clip from the new Disney+ show, Gomez shared her personal dream, writing, “Alex Russo is a mommy 🥹 hopefully one day that’ll be me.” The on-screen mother-daughter dynamic struck an emotional chord with both actresses, with Janice LeAnn Brown recalling, “It was very emotional, especially for me and her after the table read.” Selena echoed the sentiment, adding with a laugh, “We were just puddles.”
A Long-Held Dream: Selena’s Openness About Motherhood
This isn’t the first time Selena Gomez has shared her aspirations for a family. Her affection for children has been a recurring theme in her public conversations. Earlier in March 2025, during an appearance on Jay Shetty‘s podcast, she expressed, “I don’t know what will happen, obviously, but I love children. I love making them laugh—they’re just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I’m so excited for it.”
Even before meeting Benny Blanco, Gomez had envisioned a future as a parent. In September 2024, she candidly told Elle that she planned to have children by age 35, with or without a partner. “Before I met my boyfriend, I was single for five years… and I was like, ‘Okay, if this is the vibe, then what is the most important thing to me? Family.'”
During the same Elle interview, Gomez made a deeply personal revelation: she is unable to carry her own children due to medical issues that would jeopardize both her life and the baby’s. She shared the emotional toll this realization took. “That was something I had to grieve for a while,” she admitted. Despite this challenge, Selena has found peace and hope.
“I’m in a much better place with that,” she affirmed. “I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me. It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people. I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different. At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby.”
A Shared Future: Family Dreams with Benny Blanco
Selena’s path to motherhood now includes her husband, Benny Blanco, whom she married in a romantic ceremony on September 27, 2025, after announcing their engagement in December 2024. Their relationship, which began in summer 2023, has clearly brought a shared vision for their future family.
Benny Blanco himself has expressed his desire for children and shared his approach to parenting. In August 2025, he spoke to Elle about his philosophy, emphasizing, “always let your child explore. Love them unconditionally. Follow the vision and don’t give up, but also teach your kid great foundational tips on how to treat themselves, how to treat women and men, and respect and just love and, you know, all the things…” His thoughtful perspective signals a united front with Selena in their journey to parenthood.
The Enduring Legacy of Waverly Place and Fan Connection
The return to the magical world of Wizards of Waverly Place has been a deeply nostalgic and fulfilling experience for Selena Gomez, as she described the reboot as “a new, refreshing take.” The reveal of Alex Russo as a mother holds particular significance for long-time fans who grew up watching the original Disney series from 2007 to 2012.
The emotional connection fans feel to Alex Russo’s journey mirrors the genuine warmth and anticipation surrounding Selena’s personal life. Her willingness to share her dreams, including the complexities of her path to motherhood, strengthens the bond with her community, who eagerly await this next chapter in her life with Benny Blanco.
