Selena Gomez: ‘Proud’ Of Her Body Changes Over The Years
Selena Gomez is letting go of her former body image. On Monday (January 22), the Only Murders in the Building star shared a series of Instagram Stories, showing off her…
Selena Gomez is letting go of her former body image. On Monday (January 22), the Only Murders in the Building star shared a series of Instagram Stories, showing off her body in photos from over the years. Gomez, 31, first shared a photo from at least ten years ago, where she is wearing a zebra print bikini. She wrote underneath the photo: “Today I realized I will never look like this again…”
Following up with a more recent bathing suit photo, Gomez is seen boarding back on a yacht looking back at the camera. Wearing a white and black high-waisted bikini, Gomez added in the second photo's caption: “I’m not perfect, but I am proud to be who I am.. Sometimes I forget it’s ok to be me.” The "Calm Down" singer's recent posts follow her previous body positivity messages, along with the reason why her weight fluctuates. Despite years of struggling with her mental health, the former Disney star also suffers from Lupus. The Selena + Chef star addressed her weight gain last year was due to her Lupus medication.
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“I tend to hold a lot of water weight and that happens very normally. And then when I’m off of it, I tend to lose weight,” Gomez explained during a TikTok Live video at the time. “I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going through and nobody knows the real story. So, I just want people to know that you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful. And, yeah, maybe we have days where we feel like s—. But, I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself.” The singer noted that her “medications are important” and “are what helps me.” She added, “[I’m] not a model, never will be. I think they’re awesome, mind you, but I’m definitely, definitely not that.” Gomez concluded the video by asking haters to keep the negativity at bay. “And if not, go away, because honestly, I don’t believe in shaming people for body or anything,” she said. Gomez has had Lupus for ten years now.
15 Quotes Selena Gomez Said That Are Beyond Her Years
Though Selena Gomez is only 30, she has said some profound things that you may be shocked to hear coming from a Millenial.
Selena Gomez is a Texas-born singer and actress who started her career at a young age by starring in the children's TV series Barney & Friends. Her real breakthrough was the leading role she played in Disney's 2007 series Wizards of Waverly Place.
In 2014, Gomez had been battling lupus, which became a matter of life and death, considering the long waiting lists for finding a donor. Along with the physical symptoms, the aggravation of the disease caused depression, panic attacks and eventually forced her to undergo a kidney transplant. Her friend, Francia Raisa, saved her life, as Selena was two weeks away from kidney failure.
We have compiled our favorite quotes the "Love You Like A Love Song" singer has said that are wise beyond her years.
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Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Honoree Selena Gomez attends Billboard Women In Music 2017 at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 30, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesCULVER CITY, CA - APRIL 11: Selena Gomez attends the photo call for Sony Pictures' 'Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation' at Sony Pictures Studios on April 11, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Recording artist/Actress Selena Gomez attends Coach Host Meet + Greet with Selena Gomez at at The Grove on September 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Selena Gomez attends WE Day California at The Forum on April 25, 2019 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
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Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Selena Gomez attends The Hollywood Reporter's Empowerment In Entertainment Event 2019 at Milk Studios on April 30, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
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Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesCANNES, FRANCE - MAY 14: Selena Gomez arriving at the Gala Dinner during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2019 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesCANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: Selena Gomez attends the Photocall for "The Dead Don't Die" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2019 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Selena Gomez attends "The Dead Don't Die" New York Premiere at Museum of Modern Art on June 10, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Selena Gomez attends the premiere of Disney's "Frozen 2" at Dolby Theatre on November 07, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Selena Gomez attends ACLU SoCal's Annual Bill of Rights dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on November 17, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Selena Gomez attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for dcp)
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Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesWESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Selena Gomez attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Dolittle" at Regency Village Theatre on January 11, 2020 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
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Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Selena Gomez attends the 2020 Hollywood Beauty Awards at The Taglyan Complex on February 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
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Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In this image released on May 2, Selena Gomez attends Global Citizen VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Global Citizen VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World will be broadcast on May 8, 2021. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Global Citizen VAX LIVE)
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Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In this image released on May 2, Host Selena Gomez speaks onstage during Global Citizen VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Global Citizen VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World will be broadcast on May 8, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Global Citizen VAX LIVE)
