- Selena Gomez is an international superstar
- She has recently wanted to address body shaming online
- Her latest Instagram story is a powerful reflection
Selena Gomez, the chart-topping singer and 'Only Murders in the Building' star, has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide. In a series of Instagram Stories that have set the internet ablaze, Gomez showcases her journey of self-acceptance and body positivity, proving she's more than just a pretty face in Hollywood!
Selena has grown up in many ways
It all started with a throwback snap of Gomez in a zebra bikini, captioned with a moment of realization: "Today I realized I will never look like this again…" But don't you think for a second that this was a moment of defeat for our pop queen. Oh no, it was a powerful prelude to her next act of defiance!
Gomez followed up with a stunning current photo, donning a chic black and white bikini, and a caption that screams confidence: "I'm not perfect, but I am proud to be who I am… Sometimes I forget it's ok to be me." Talk about a mic drop moment!
This isn't the first time Selena's shared body-positive messages with her fans. Back in February 2023, she said "I tend to hold a lot of water weight and that happens very normally. And then when I’m off of [my medication], I tend to lose weight."
"I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going through and nobody knows the real story, so — I just want people to know that you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful and, yeah, we have days where maybe we feel like shit but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself, and my medications are important and I believe they are what helps me," Selena shared back then.
"So yeah, not a model, never will be," she added. "And I think they’re awesome, mind you, I just am definitely, definitely not that. So, that's it. This is getting a little too much, but I just wanted to tell you I love you guys and thanks for supporting me and understanding, and if not...go away because honestly I don't believe in shaming people for body or anything," she says in her latest Instagram story.
Gomez isn't new to the body positivity arena. After facing a barrage of body-shaming comments post-Golden Globes, Gomez took to Instagram Live with her adorable sidekick, Gracie Elliott Teefey (9), to laugh off the haters. "I'm a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays," she quipped, proving that she won't let the trolls dull her sparkle.
Gomez shared the affirmations she'd tell her younger self, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and pride in one's unique beauty. "Appreciate the face and the body that you have," she advised, reminding us all to celebrate our individuality.
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Gomez, who underwent a kidney transplant due to lupus complications, opened up about how her condition and medication have led to weight fluctuations. In a candid chat with friend Raquelle Stevens, she revealed the challenges she's faced with body image but remains a beacon of strength and positivity for her fans.
Like most people in this world, Selena Gomez has seen her body change and her weight fluctuate over the years. But she is embracing all of her skin, and we are here for it!
Selena Gomez continues to inspire with her unapologetic embrace of her body and her message of self-love. She's not just surviving the pressures of fame; she's thriving and leading the charge in the battle for body positivity!
