Strength is being vulnerable: Selena Gomez

London, Sep 9 (PTI) Singer Selena Gomez says she is happy to show her vulnerable side online because she connects with her fans through her mistakes.

The 25-year-old singer-and-actress, who was the first person to reach over 100 million followers on social media, says she understands why digital platforms make people feel insecure and is happy to be honest on the Internet, reports Femalefirst.

"It's already difficult to get up every day and just feel good about yourself without seeing the highlights of everyone else.

"Strength doesn't mean that you have to put on a facade.

I think strength is being vulnerable. I hope my fans learn that who they are is beautiful (and) how they can connect with people by sharing what they're feeling," says Gomez.