Selena Gomez experienced a small but humorous blunder during her speech at the Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 24.
The event, held at Nya Studios West, gathered several hundred guests to support Gomez’s charity, which partners with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (DHMS) to fight teen suicide year. Looking radiant and confident as she addressed the audience, Gomez seemed completely in character – until an accidental mistake caused unexpected laughter.
When introducing DHMS executive director Lyn Morris, Gomez accidentally said “Diddy” instead of “Didi.” The crowd immediately realized the error, their laughter filling the room. The 32-year-old woman realized her mistake, so she smiled and quickly corrected her mistake, adding: “I’m really sorry.” Despite the slide, she graciously invited Morris and another DHMS executive on stage with her, greeting each other warmly with hugs.
The brief mention of Diddy, 54, couldn’t have come at a more ironic time, as the music mogul has recently made headlines for serious legal issues. In September, he was arrested on federal charges including fraud and sex trafficking, charges to which he pleaded not guilty. Following his indictment, Diddy was denied bail multiple times and remains in custody.
After the time passed, the charity event continued as planned, with the “Ice Cream” singer and her team continually shifting the focus back to the cause at hand. The playful slip brought an unexpected moment of levity and with a quick recovery, Gomez showed off her charm and poise, keeping the event on track.
— Originally published on Enstarz
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