Selena Gomez is Glamour Woman of the Year

Selena Gomez, the independent spirit, is a 2012 Glamour Woman of the Year. Why? "She's giving back to people who need help, because of her own life experience…. She's the exception to so many rules," says singer and friend Taylor Swift.

To see more of Gomez's shoot with Glamour and read excerpts from her interview vistit Glamour.com.  

The new issue will be on newstands November 6th.