Influential Person #4

      Selena Gomez is a celebrity who inspired me because she was able to build her career while staying true to herself. She doesn't let the concept of fame power her life. She's been gifted with a huge amount of success, and still, she remains the same down-to-earth girl she came into the business as. She's always out to help people, and she uses her voice in a positive way. She lends her voice to UNICEF, as their youngest ambassador. There are so many celebrities who set bad examples for their fans. Selena Gomez gives younger children someone to look up to who isn’t spoiled and bratty, someone who appreciates what she has.

   Another good thing about Selena Gomez is that she embraces the age of her fan base. She understands the concept of role model and goes about being the best role model she can be. She makes mistakes, obviously. We all do. You can tell by the way she carries herself in public that she very much cares about her family, her friends, and her fans. She's doing what she loves and she doesn't care what the people that won't support her have to say about it. She stays true to herself and hasn’t changed because of her fame and fortune. She also has a really good sense of style and makeup! 

   Selena Gomez taught me that you can stay true to beliefs and ideas while also being popular and well liked. True friends will accept you no matter what you wear, how you talk, or how smart you are. She also inspired me in that I learned to never to brag about grades, clothes, or other things. She inspired me to give back and be thankful for the life I have, because it could be a lot worse. She inspires me to be a good role model to my buddies and other little kids. She is proud of herself and wouldn’t change for anyone, which sets a good example for me and other kids my age. She taught me to be proud of my own accomplishments. 


Here is a video of Selena Gomez talking about being a role model: 
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/the-scene/events/Selena-Gomez-Speaks-on-Being-a-Role-Model--124291669.html