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Tearful Selena Gomez Thanks Francia Raisa For Saving Her Life During Billboards Speech

In an emotional speech, Selena Gomez thanked her friend Francia Raisa for donating her kidney during the Billboard Women in Music event.

Selena Gomez was honored at the 2017 Billboard Women in Music event in Hollywood by being named the Woman of the Year.

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In her acceptance speech, Selena said that the recognition should've gone to her best friend Francia Raisa who "saved her life".

As you probably remember, Selena had some complications earlier this year due to lupus and had to receive a kidney transplant from Francia.

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Selena Gomez also had time to talk about Justin Bieber and the influence he's had in her life the past year.

Watch the full speech here:

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