Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys.Becky G has been going nonstop all year.
Not only did the singer release her fifth studio album, Baraja Bendita, which was nominated for Top Latin Pop Album of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, but she also filmed a new movie and led a cross-country headlining tour.She also helped Patrón design a limited-edition “Our Rainwater Project” bottle, which funded 200 rainwater harvesting systems for households in Jalisco, Mexico.
Needless to say, the L.A.-based superstar is ready for some much-needed rest and relaxation this holiday season.“I’ve been away from home a lot more this year.I’ve definitely been putting my head down and grinding it out, so I’m looking forward to family time — celebrating with them, reconnecting, and eating some yummy food,” says Becky G.
“It’ll be a fun holiday, for sure.”In addition to making her family’s annual tamales, she’s preparing for Las Posadas, a nine-day religious celebration that takes place from December 16 to December 24, and readying her holiday shopping list.“I’m really big on gift giving,” she says.
“It’s my favorite time of the year to catch up with everybody and give them things that I’ve put a lot of thought into.”She adds that, regardless of presents and parties, showing up and celebrating together is the most important part of the holiday season.“Now more than ever, there’s a unity that we need as a community and a time that we need with our family.
It’s a beautiful reminder of what really matters in life.”Below, Becky G breaks down the gifts on her holiday shopping list this year, including a white elephant gift everyone will fight over and useful stocking stuffers.RelatedselectedselectedKelly Rowland’s self-care essentials include a $35 serum and the luxe red light mask we all wantWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, an...