Selena Gomez honors the late daughter of actor Martin Short with a new legacy award during the Rare Impact Fund benefit gala. Gomez introduces the Katherine Short Legacy Award, presented in connection with Martin Short’s public tribute to his daughter, Katherine, and her mental health struggles. Outlets describe the moment as emotional, with both Gomez and Short appearing on stage.
The event is presented as part of Gomez’s broader efforts to support mental health advocacy, particularly for youth. Reports say the gala brings together artists and nonprofit partners to raise money and awareness for mental health initiatives. One outlet reports fundraising results, including that the benefit raises around $3 million, while other coverage focuses more on the award dedication and the public message about mental health. Another outlet notes that Katherine Short died by suicide in February, providing additional context to the tribute.
