After walking the red carpet at the premiere of her new film “Emilia Pérez,” pop superstar Selena Gomez is speaking out against the “sick” body-shaming comments she’s received.
Gomez, 32, attended the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles on October 29th, where she posed for photos in a chic black Carolina Herrera dress. However, some online critics quickly seized on the singer’s appearance, speculating that she was trying to “hide her body” in certain poses.
Never one to back down from her detractors, Gomez swiftly took to the comments section to correct the record. “This makes me sick,” she wrote. “I have SEBO in my small intestine. It flares up. The fact that I don’t resemble a stick figure doesn’t bother me. I don’t have that body. End of story. No, I am NOT a victim. I’m just human.”
SEBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a condition that can cause significant digestive issues, including bloating, abdominal pain, and malnutrition. Gomez’s candid revelation about her ongoing health struggles underscores the challenges she has faced behind the scenes of her successful career.
The “Love on the Brain” singer has been transparent about her struggles with lupus, an autoimmune disease she received a diagnosis for around 2013. In 2017, Gomez underwent a kidney transplant, a procedure she has said was necessary for her survival.
Now, with the added burden of SEBO, Gomez is sending a powerful message to her critics: her health and wellbeing will always take priority over superficial concerns about her appearance.
“I don’t have that body. End of story,” she proclaimed defiantly. “No, I am not a victim. I’m just human.”
Gomez’s unwavering confidence and refusal to face body shame are testaments to her strength of character. Rather than cowering in the face of trolls, the pop star is using her platform to raise awareness about the very real medical issues she faces on a daily basis.
This is not the first time Gomez has clapped back at body-shamers. In a TikTok Live earlier this year, she spoke openly about how her weight can fluctuate due to the effects of her health conditions.
She explained, “I tend to hold a lot of water weight, and when I’m off it, I tend to lose weight.” “I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what [you’re] going through, [when] nobody knows the real story… you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful.”
Selena Gomez’s latest response to the body-shaming comments is a powerful reminder that true beauty lies in self-acceptance and resilience in the face of adversity. As she continues to navigate her health challenges with grace and vulnerability, her fans are sure to remain steadfast in their support for this inspiring, multitalented artist.