Last week, Selena Gomez attended the premiere of her film Emilia Pérez at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles. Wearing a stunning black ruched dress, Selena posed on the red carpet, sometimes with her hands resting low in front of her stomach. To most, this seemed like a natural posture, but some online users speculated the hand placement was intentional—a reaction to body-shaming comments she’d received earlier.
One TikTok user shared a now-viral video, writing, “The fact that she probably saw all those disgusting comments about her body yesterday and today she’s covering her stomach 💔🥺.” Many referenced her recent appearance at the premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, where Selena wore a form-fitting red dress with a low neckline and peplum waist. Fans commented on the video, calling Selena “perfect” and voicing their frustration over the criticism she faces.
Selena took to the comments to address the speculation directly, saying, “This makes me sick,” expressing her disappointment at the continued focus on her body. She later added, “I don’t care that I don’t look like a stick figure. I don’t have that body. End of story.”
The pressures of public opinion are nothing new for Selena, who has been open about her health struggles, including lupus, which led to a kidney transplant in 2017, and SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), a digestive condition that can cause bloating, stomach pain, and malnutrition.
Selena’s statement, “No, I am NOT a victim. I’m just human,” resonated with fans. It’s a powerful reminder that even celebrities are real people who deserve respect.
As body-shaming persists, Selena’s honesty serves as an important voice in the conversation about self-acceptance and resilience. Fans everywhere continue to rally behind her, admiring her strength and humanity.
