Body shaming has no place in our society. in any society.
In the past, we’ve watched and applauded Selena Gomez as someone who easily flatters the body-shamers who go after her.
The thing is, this kind of vicious trolling doesn’t deserve a respectful response. No one should have to give an “explanation” for how their body looks.
But Selena can actually tell why she looks different from one photo to the next. And maybe these trolls will think twice after listening to them.
On Thursday, February 16, the beautiful and talented Selena Gomez took to TikTok Live to talk to fans.
Unfortunately, some very weird trolls are trying to body shame her. They have attacked the shape of her face.
While Selena’s face shape (like the rest of her body) is none of anyone’s business, she decided to explain and educate.
In 2014, Selena Gomez received a diagnosis for lupus. The autoimmune disorder causes her body to attack itself.
He is able to combat this dreadful disease with chemotherapy, which helps save his life. However, like lupus itself, the chemo ravages her body.
And so, too, does her current medication for lupus. When on it, Selena “tends to hold on to a lot of water weight”, she explained.
“And,” Selena continued, “it just happens naturally.”
Fun Fact: “Naturally” is one of Selena’s earliest hits. It is also arguably the best song in human history. (me, i’m arguing)
“When I’m off it,” Selena shared about her lupus medication, “I lose weight.”
But in answering the rude and hostile “questions” about her body, Selena turned it into something positive. She always does.
Addressing her fans and followers, Selena affirmed that anyone having a tough time of their own with the personal situation should know that it’s okay.
Selena reminded everyone that “no one knows the real story” behind her personal struggles and personal pain.
Selena insisted, “That’s why I want people to know that you’re beautiful and you’re amazing.”
“And… yeah, we have days where maybe we feel like s–t,” she admitted.
“But I’ll be more healthy and take care of myself,” Selena said, “and my medications are important and I believe they help me.”
Yes, she knows that some people put her on an unrealistic pedestal. (To be honest she is sitting on a throne)
“So yeah, not a model, never will be. And I think they’re awesome, remember. I’m just, I’m definitely—definitely not that.”
Selena then addressed her fans: “I love you guys, and thank you for supporting and understanding me.”
But Selena also had some favorite words for her detractors — specifically, for body-shaming trolls.
“And if not – go away,” she said.
Selena emphatically concluded: “I don’t believe in shaming people [their] body or whatever.