The 33-year-old singer and actress, who married Blanco last year, shared that she dreams of one day having a large family gathered around the dinner table. Her vision was inspired by a memorable scene in the holiday film The Family Stone, in which Diane Keaton plays the loving matriarch of a big, lively household.
Gomez spoke about her hopes while appearing on Blanco’s podcast Friends Keep Secrets. During the conversation, she admitted that she would ideally love to have four children. The star explained that a particular dinner scene from the movie—showing Keaton surrounded by her grown children and their partners—has always stayed with her and represents the kind of future she imagines for herself.
She said she would love to reach a point later in life where her own table is filled with family members, partners, and perhaps grandchildren, all gathered together in a warm and lively atmosphere. While acknowledging that life may not unfold exactly as planned, Gomez said the image of a big, joyful dinner with a mix of personalities has always felt special to her.
The singer has previously been candid about her complicated path to motherhood. In a 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, Gomez revealed that she cannot carry a pregnancy due to medical complications linked to her battle with lupus, an autoimmune condition she has managed for years. Doctors warned that a pregnancy could put both her life and a baby’s life at risk.
Gomez admitted that learning this was an emotional experience and something she had to grieve. However, she also said she has since found peace with the idea that her journey to becoming a parent may look different from what she once imagined.
The performer added that options such as surrogacy or adoption remain meaningful possibilities for her, and she still hopes to welcome a child into her life one day.
Her comments come shortly after an unusual online controversy involving Blanco. Viewers of the podcast were distracted by the producer’s bare feet during an episode, with some criticizing their appearance on social media and even joking that Gomez should reconsider the marriage.
Despite the online chatter, the couple appears unfazed. In fact, during a recent episode of the podcast, Gomez playfully leaned into the moment by kissing her husband’s feet—making it clear that the criticism hasn’t affected their relationship.
