Selena Gomez was more deeply affected by body shaming than she initially let on.
The 30-year-old actress recalled privately battling criticism about her fluctuating weight in a new episode of the Apple TV+ docuseries, Dear…
Gomez, who previously revealed that her lupus medication makes her gain weight, described presenting herself online as someone who doesn’t care about criticism, when in fact she was “crying.”
She confessed to lying about her attitude on the subject, as it really affected her.
‘My weight would constantly fluctuate because I would be taking certain medications. And obviously, people just followed him,” Selena said. “It was like they couldn’t wait to find something to knock me down. I was shamed for gaining weight from my lupus.
‘Crying my eyes out’: Selena Gomez was more deeply shocked by the shameful bodies than she initially let on
‘I lied. He would connect me to the Internet and post a picture of me and say, ‘It doesn’t matter. I’m not accepting what you’re saying,’ she said. “All the time, being in the room posting and crying because no one deserves to hear that stuff.”
“Even though I was posting these things saying it doesn’t bother me, because I didn’t want it to upset other people who are experiencing the same thing, being ashamed of how they look, who they are, who they love.” She continued. ‘I think it’s so unfair. I don’t think anyone deserves to feel less.
This all comes after Selena took aim at those who commented on her body in a candid live stream on TikTok last month. During the live broadcast, she revealed that her medication for her lupus was responsible for her weight gain.
The Only Murders In The Building actress explained that she will “hold a lot of water weight” due to various medications she takes and also encouraged fans to practice self-love even in moments of embarrassment.
The “Lose You to Love Me” singer, who has previously opened up about her autoimmune disease diagnosis and mental health journey, also said: “When I’m out and about, I tend to lose weight.”
Continuing to celebrate body positivity, the former Disney star expressed that the minor side effect is incomparable to her health: “My meds are important and I think they’re the ones that help me.”
‘I Lied’: Gomez confessed to lying to fans while presenting herself as someone who didn’t care about criticism even though it really affected her; pictured January 2023
This all comes after Selena took aim at those who commented on her body in a candid livestream on TikTok last month.
Comparison: Selena is seen at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2013 (left) and at the Golden Globes in January (right)
In response to the haters, he told them to go away because I honestly don’t believe in shaming people for [their] body or anything
“So yeah, she’s not a model,” the cover star of vanity fairsaid the annual Hollywood issue. ‘Never will.’
She added: “And I think they’re amazing, mind you, I just, I’m definitely not that.”
The hitmaker then went on to encourage her fans to practice self-love and acceptance.
“I just wanted to say and encourage anyone who is feeling any kind of shame about what exactly is going on and nobody knows the real story,” he said.
“I just want people to know that you are beautiful and wonderful.”
The Wizards of Waverly Place alum also emphasized the importance of his health over appearances.
“And yes, we do have days where we maybe feel bad, but I’d rather be healthy and take care of myself,” she said.
‘I don’t believe in shaming people for [their] body or anything’: The 30-year-old star, who recently shed light on having an assistant social media post on her behalf, got candid when she went live on TikTok to target those who have commented on her body
“So, yeah, she’s not a model,” said the cover star of Vanity Fair’s annual Hollywood issue. ‘Never will’
The Candid: The Only Murders In The Building actress explained that she’ll “hold a lot of water weight” due to various medications she’s on and also encouraged fans to practice self-love even in moments of embarrassment. She appears in a selfie from last month
He continued: ‘My medications are important and I think they are the ones that help me.’
In January, the Rare Beauty founder shut down more body-shaming comments she received after attending the 2023 Golden Globes.
In an Instagram Live, Selena asked her nine-year-old half-sister Gracie: “I’m a little old right now, because I had fun over the holidays, right?”
Gracie seemed to agree before Selena added, “But we don’t care.”
In a 2018 social media post, Selena called out “the beauty myth” after some unflattering photos.
“I chose to take care of myself because I want to, not to prove anything to anyone,” she wrote at the time.
The Lose You To Love Me singer announced that she had undergone a kidney transplant in September 2017 due to complications from lupus.
Her new kidney was donated by her friend Francia Raisa, whom Selena thanked in the announcement.
“There are no words to describe how I can thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa,” Gomez said. “She gave me the best gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you sister.’
The “Lose You to Love Me” singer, who has previously opened up about her autoimmune disease diagnosis and mental health journey, also said: “When I’m out and about, I tend to lose weight.”
Don’t worry about the haters: In an Instagram Live, Selena asked her nine-year-old half-sister Gracie: ‘I’m a little old right now, because I had fun over the holidays, right?’ Gracie seemed to agree before Selena added, “But we don’t care.”