Selena Gomez’s latest Instagram Stories snap is setting the internet ablaze with her fresh look, yet it’s also brewing up a storm of mixed opinions. Sporting some seriously chic hot pink glasses and what appears to be her morning brew, the photo has become a battleground for both fans and critics alike.
Amidst the frenzy, however, a flood of harsh comments about her appearance has surged in. Although this is nothing new, the singer must be quite used to facing all the relentless scrutiny, particularly when it comes to her looks.
Why Is Selena Gomez Facing Hate Online?
Just like any other star singer, Selena Gomez is currently going viral for her casual morning selfie, flaunting a cup of joe and hot pink glasses, looking fresh. However, this has left the internet divided. Some online users believe Gomez has aged poorly, like milk itself, and don’t hesitate to voice their opinions. And are thus filling social media platforms with comments filled with criticism and hatred.
Since the start of her career, the star has been a target for trolling, facing criticism not only about her relationships but also her looks. Even as attention moved on from her relationship with Justin Bieber, the online hate directed at her appearance persisted. This is especially hurtful given the singer’s openness about her struggles with lupus. Despite sharing her health battles, she still faces harsh judgment about her appearance, adding more challenges to her journey in the spotlight.
She looks like an old Latina now that’s crazy
— You Really Not Like That. (@brokenpromithis) February 18, 2024
Granny
— ONIKASVAGINA (@Onikaswetvagina) February 18, 2024
her face changes every picture she takes
— ★𝔍𝔬𝔢𝔩𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔞𝔧★ (@JNxdiel) February 18, 2024
While numerous comments are focused on hating on Selena Gomez’s seemingly harmless selfie, there’s a considerable number of people online, aside from just celebrities, and fans, who are rallying behind the singer to express how genuinely beautiful she appears.
cutiepie
— Paul⁴ is #SingleSoon | BLM (@selenastan18) February 18, 2024
Mother 💋
— Trend Buzz Official (@trendbuzz_ofc) February 18, 2024
Face card never declines!
— Sina 🧾 🇵🇸 🇨🇩 🇺🇦 • Love On (@sinadiattaoff) February 18, 2024
Surprisingly in the midst of the negativity, there’s a strong wave of support, with fans and admirers stepping up to defend Gomez’s appearance and remind others of her beauty. It’s heartening to see this balance to all the negativity, highlighting the positive impact Gomez has on her audience and the resilience of her fanbase.
Why Does Selena Gomez Look Different?
Every comment online nowadays especially seems fixated on Selena Gomez’s face and how different it looks compared to before, particularly in terms of aging. While aging is often a taboo topic in Hollywood, it’s not the only challenge the superstar singer faces.
Unfortunately, her struggle with lupus has also played a role over the years, contributing to fluctuating weight and changes in her appearance. Gomez has bravely shared her day-to-day battles with this intense autoimmune disease with her fans. Despite this, she has still been subjected to hateful comments online from those who don’t know her full story. During an episode of the Apple TV+ series Dear…, she revealed,
“My weight would constantly fluctuate because I would be on certain medications. And obviously, people just ran with it,–It was like they couldn’t wait to find a thing to bring me down. I was being shamed for gaining weight because of my lupus.”
And the comments still severely affect her, as she continued stating,
“I lied. I would go online and I would post a picture of myself and I would say, ‘It doesn’t matter. I’m not accepting what you’re saying,–All the while, being in the room posting and crying my eyes out because nobody deserves to hear those things.–Though I was posting these things saying it doesn’t bother me, because I didn’t want it to bother other people who are experiencing the same thing, getting shamed for what they look like, who they are, who they love,–I just think it’s so unfair. I don’t think that anybody deserves to feel less than.”
Hence, the singer consistently seizes every opportunity to promote body positivity. It’s disheartening that Gomez feels pressured to explain her weight fluctuations and facial changes caused by lupus as if she owes anyone an explanation.
