Selena Gomez has opened up about a recent health flare-up in response to a body shaming comment made about her appearance at the premiere of her new show, Emilia Pérez.
The singer took to social media to address the issue directly, calling out a TikTok user who had speculated about her appearance and later deleted the post. Gomez shared that the comment had triggered a flare-up of her autoimmune disease, lupus, which she has been open about in the past.
In her post, Gomez wrote, “I am not sure who is behind this account, but I want to remind you that making assumptions about someone’s health or appearance can be extremely harmful. As someone who has struggled with lupus, I was deeply hurt by your comment and it triggered a flare-up of my symptoms.”
She went on to explain that lupus can cause a variety of symptoms, including weight fluctuations, and that she has been working hard to manage her health. Gomez also urged the person responsible for the comment to educate themselves about autoimmune diseases and the impact of body shaming.
Gomez’s response sparked an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities, with many praising her for speaking out against body shaming and raising awareness about lupus. The singer has been a vocal advocate for mental and physical health, using her platform to destigmatize these issues and encourage others to seek help.
This is not the first time Gomez has addressed body shaming and the impact it can have on one’s health. In a 2019 interview with Giving Back Generation, she shared, “I have lupus and deal with kidney issues and high blood pressure, so I deal with a lot of health issues, and for me, that’s when I really started noticing more of the body image stuff.”
Gomez’s powerful response serves as a reminder that words can have a profound impact on someone’s well-being, and it is important to think before making assumptions or comments about others. We applaud Gomez for using her platform to spread awareness and advocate for self-love and acceptance.
