Selena Gomez gets emotional about kidney transplant

Selena Gomez received top honors Thursday at the annual Billboard Women in Music event, but the singer felt the recognition may have been misplaced.

“To be honest, I think Francia should be getting this award because she saved my life,” a tearful Gomez said of actress Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney to Gomez earlier this year.

Raisa presented the woman of the year award to Gomez, who had a transplant due to her struggle with lupus.

“Specifically this year, I would like to thank my amazing team and my family because they stuck with me through some really hard times. And I got to do a lot this year, even though I had a couple of other things to do,” Gomez told the crowd at the Hollywood gala.

The event, which honors female trailblazers in music, also paid tribute to Solange Knowles, Kelly Clarkson and Camila Cabello.

“I’ve never felt as proud to be a woman in the industry than I do today,” Gomez said while adding how crucial it is that voices “are being heard for the first time.”

The wave of sexual harassment allegations rocking the entertainment industry was touched on throughout the evening.

“This year we have all witnessed the power of speaking up to share our truths,” said host Ciara while kicking off the evening. “Let’s all remember how important it is that we use our voice so that the next generation’s path has less resistance, less hate, less sexism, less body shaming, and let it be said loud and clear — less harassment.”