Selena Gomez, a cherished actress and singer with a huge global following from her successful music and acting career, has frequently faced scrutiny and plastic surgery rumors. These speculations were fueled again after a lighthearted moment at the SAG Awards 2022, where her co-star Martin Short made a joke about Botox, and Gomez playfully agreed.
Despite her consistent denials, rumors about plastic surgery surrounding Selena Gomez have continued. Recently, Gomez addressed these ongoing speculations, urging people to respect her privacy. Her comments were prompted by a video from content creator Marissa Barrionuevo, which compared her photos over time and advised against speculating about her appearance due to her medical history.
On Saturday, July 27, Selena Gomez responded to a TikTok video by content creator Marissa Barrionuevo with a comment: “Honestly, I hate this. I was on stripes because of a flare-up. I have Botox. That’s it. Leave me alone.”
The TikToker subsequently issued an apology to Selena Gomez, explaining her intentions. Gomez accepted the apology with grace and assured that there were no lingering hard feelings.
Beyond addressing trolls, Selena Gomez has consistently advocated for positive body image. She has also confronted critics who mocked her appearance at the Golden Globes, reaffirming her commitment to self-acceptance and body positivity.
Selena Gomez Addresses Body Image Struggles
In 2019, Selena Gomez discussed how lupus and its treatments led to body image issues on the Giving Back Generation podcast. Earlier this year, she celebrated her body’s changes by sharing bikini photos from 2013 and 2023 on Instagram, expressing pride in her journey.
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