Selena Gomez: Sushi with Samantha Droke

Selena Gomez shares a laugh with Samantha Droke while heading to lunch on Tuesday afternoon (December 4) in Encino, Calif.

The twosome stopped by Yamato Sushi & Teppan Grill after the 20-year-old actress went in for a quick check-up at the doctor’s office.

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“Well I’ve been working with UNICEF for the past five years now. They’re an organization that’s close to my heart. I think, for me, I started with Disney Channel and my show [The Wizards of Waverly Place] had a lot of younger fans. When I see the fans and we have live audience tapings and I see some of them maybe being sick, they’re the reason why I’m here,” Selena recently told MTV.

She added, “If I’m able to do anything to give back to the families or the kids that help me every single day, kids hold a special place in my heart for that reason.”

FYI: Selena is carrying the Dolce&Gabbana ‘Escape’ handbag.

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