Selena Gomez to be Honored for Philanthropy at Social Impact Summit

The singer and actress will receive the Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award at the 2026 event.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:55pm

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Selena Gomez, known for her acting and singing, will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit X NYC for her philanthropic work through her Rare Beauty cosmetics line. Gomez founded the Rare Impact Fund, which donates 1% of Rare Beauty sales to expand mental health services and education for young people globally. So far, the fund has raised $20 million of its $100 million goal.

Why it matters

Gomez has leveraged her celebrity platform to advocate for mental health awareness and support, an issue she is personally passionate about. Her Rare Beauty brand and Rare Impact Fund represent a high-profile example of how celebrity-backed initiatives can drive meaningful social impact.

The details

The Social Impact Summit X NYC is an event focused on the intersection of fashion, beauty, and purposeful advocacy. Gomez will receive the Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award at the March 30 event, which will feature panels and presentations. Rare Beauty donates 1% of all sales to the Rare Impact Fund, which Gomez founded to expand mental health resources and education for young people globally.

  • Selena Gomez will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit X NYC on March 30.
  • So far, the Rare Impact Fund has raised $20 million of its $100 million goal.

The players

Selena Gomez

An American singer, actress, and producer who founded the Rare Beauty cosmetics line and its associated Rare Impact Fund to support mental health initiatives.

Rare Beauty

A cosmetics brand founded by Selena Gomez that donates 1% of all sales to the Rare Impact Fund to expand mental health services and education.

Rare Impact Fund

A philanthropic initiative founded by Selena Gomez through her Rare Beauty brand, with the goal of raising $100 million to support mental health nonprofits globally.

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What they’re saying

“Using my platform in a meaningful way has always been important to me.”

— Selena Gomez

“I knew from the start that I wanted Rare Beauty to help create real change. For too long, people have faced mental health challenges without the support they deserve. Through the brand and the Rare Impact Fund, we're working together with partners to expand resources, reduce stigma and meet young people where they are.”

— Selena Gomez

What’s next

The 2026 Social Impact Summit X NYC, where Selena Gomez will receive the Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award, will take place on March 30.

The takeaway

Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty brand and Rare Impact Fund demonstrate how celebrity-backed initiatives can drive meaningful social impact, in this case by raising awareness and funding for mental health resources and services, particularly for young people.