Selena Gomez Embraces Body Positivity And Shuts Down Body Shamers
Selena Gomez has opened up about her journey towards self-acceptance and body positivity. In a series of candid Instagram Stories, the songstress shared her reflections on body image, sending a powerful message to her fans and followers.
In a heartfelt post, Selena posted a throwback photo of herself wearing a zebra bikini. She shared, “Today I realized I will never look like this again…”
Following this, she shared a more recent image of herself in a black, high-waisted bikini bottom and a white tube-top bikini top. Her caption for this photo read, “I’m not perfect, but I am proud to be who I am… Sometimes I forget it’s ok to be me.”
These posts by the Rare Beauty founder align with her ongoing commitment to promoting body positivity and calling out body-shaming. In April 2022, she took a stand against body shamers, writing, “Honestly, I don’t care about my weight because people bitch about it anyway. ‘You’re too small,’ ‘you’re too big,’ ‘that doesn’t fit.’ ‘Meh meh meh meh.’ Bitch, I am perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? Bye.”
Despite facing criticism about her appearance after the 80th Golden Globes in January 2023, the Come And Get It singer maintained her grace and humor. In a heartwarming moment on Instagram Live, she playfully addressed her weight and enjoyed a lighthearted conversation with her 9-year-old sister, Gracie Elliott Teefey.
In March 2023, Rare Beauty shared an Instagram video where Selena shared affirmations she would pass on to her younger self. She urged her younger self to appreciate her unique face and body, emphasizing that being oneself is something to be proud of. It’s a valuable lesson in self-acceptance for people of all ages.
Selena’s journey towards body positivity has been influenced by her battle with lupus and the health challenges she faces. She underwent a kidney transplant in September 2017 due to complications from the autoimmune disease and has been candid about her “weight fluctuations” caused by lupus and medication.
