SELENA Gomez broke down in tears as she accepted a Billboard Award last night.

Giving an emotional speech on stage as she collected her Billboard Women in Music gong, the 25-year-old pop star began to tear up as she dedicated it to her friend.

Selena Gomez broke down in tears as she dedicated her Billboard Award to her friend Francia Raisa last night
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Selena Gomez broke down in tears as she dedicated her Billboard Award to her friend Francia Raisa last nightCredit: Reuters
Arriving on stage the stunning Bad Liar songstress thanked her friend Francia Raisa, who donated a kidney to her this September.

As she accepted the award from Elle Fanning, Selene arrived on stage with her friend. Dedicating the award to her friend she said:

“I think Francia should be getting this award. She saved my life… I feel incredibly lucky.

“Honestly, I couldn’t be more grateful for the position that I’ve been given in my career from 7 to 14 to now.”

Giving an emotional speech on stage as she collected her Billboard Women in Music gong, the 25-year-old pop star began to tear up as she dedicated it to her friend
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Giving an emotional speech on stage as she collected her Billboard Women in Music gong, the 25-year-old pop star began to tear up as she dedicated it to her friendCredit: Getty – Contributor
 

She told the crowd: 'I think Francia should be getting this award. She saved my life… I feel incredibly lucky'
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She told the crowd: ‘I think Francia should be getting this award. She saved my life… I feel incredibly lucky’Credit: Reuters

She added: “I want people to know that I respect the platform that I have so deeply because I knew that I wanted to be a part of something great, I wanted people to feel great.”

Cosying up together on the red carpet at the award Selena and her friend were all smiles as they enjoyed the very special night together.

Speaking about the evening herself, Raisa told Billboard Online: “I’m really honoured to do this for her tonight. I was just glad I was able to do. I’m glad I was a match. She’s standing here and being honoured and I’ve seen her career continue to soar, it’s amazing.”

Selena was on top form as she arrived in a sassy black outfit
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Selena was on top form as she arrived in a sassy black outfitCredit: Reuters

Ciara was on hosting duties at the swanky awards show
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Ciara was on hosting duties at the swanky awards showCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Ed Sheeran also put in an appearance
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Ed Sheeran also put in an appearanceCredit: AP:Associated Press

Kelly Clarkson performed on the night
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Kelly Clarkson performed on the nightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Heidi Klum was another famous face to appear on stage
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Heidi Klum was another famous face to appear on stageCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Selena surprised many with the news of her transplant on September 14 by sharing a photograph of her and Francia in their hospital gowns holding hands to her 128 million Instagram followers.

The former Disney star, who shot to fame in Wizards Of Waverly Place, believes she would have died had it not been for her friend – who volunteered to give one of her kidneys when Selena’s went into failure in May.

The star, who has had a well-documented battle with Lipus, previously said: ‘It was really kind of life or death.”

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