Michael B. Jordan has spoken out about the health of his close friend Selena Gomez, describing the singer as a “really, really strong woman” who will conquer her struggles.
The 24-year-old pop star is reported to have entered rehab in early September for depression and anxiety caused by her battle with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease.
ET caught up with Jordan at Lupus LA’s eighth annual Get Lucky for Lupus celebrity poker tournament at Avalon Hollywood last Wednesday.
Jordan, 29, added that he has previously reached out to Gomez about the illness.
“She’s a really good friend and we’ve talked and had conversations,” he shared. “She’s a really, really strong woman, so I can’t imagine her not conquering it just like she has everything else.”
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