Selena Gomez became the center of online discussions once again, but this time, it wasn’t about her talent or her stunning look at the 2025 SAG Awards—it was about comments on her body.
Social media was quickly flooded with criticisms of the singer’s physical appearance, with many comparing it to how she looked last year.
Taylor Lautner, Selena Gomez’s Ex, Defends Her Amid Body-Shaming
As the negative comments piled up, Selena’s biggest fans—and even some fellow celebrities—rallied to defend her. Among them was Taylor Lautner, her ex-boyfriend from 2009.
Haters came for Selena after her red carpet appearance at the SAG Awards, but the singer did nothing more than show up looking spectacular. One of the voices that spoke out on her behalf was none other than her former flame, Taylor Lautner.
The Twilight star took to Instagram Stories to share viral comparison photos of Selena and added a direct and powerful message:
“It’s a cruel world full of hate out there.. You can never please everyone, nor should you have to. In my experience it doesn’t make the words sting less, it just refocuses you onto what matters.”
He also reminded Selena Gomez (and everyone else) that beauty goes beyond physical appearance:
“And it sure isn’t the shape, color or appearance of your body. Daily reminder to all of us to not forget how beautiful you are inside and out… and to be a little bit nicer.”
Selena Gomez Has Addressed This Before
This isn’t the first time the Only Murders in the Building actress has had to deal with comments about her body. In 2023, she explained on TikTok that her weight fluctuates due to her lupus treatment.
“When I’m on the medication, I retain fluids, and when I stop, I lose weight. It’s completely normal,” she clarified back then, after social media dissected her appearance.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s own tissues and organs, and its treatment can cause physical changes. However, instead of empathy, Selena continues to receive unnecessary criticism over her looks.
Why Are We Still Talking About Women’s Bodies?
The most troubling part of this situation isn’t just that a celebrity is being judged for her body, but that these kinds of comments affect thousands of women worldwide—and worse, they continue to be normalized.
The culture of perfection keeps imposing unrealistic standards, and despite many public figures speaking out against it, online hate remains a constant issue.
Selena Gomez has shown time and again that she refuses to let these critiques define her. But as Taylor Lautner put it, “it’s a cruel world”—one that could always use a little more kindness.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayely Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
