Selena Gomez Opens Up About Her Fluctuating Weight In 'Vogue'
The Wizards of Waverly Place alum – who confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco back in December – noted how she "didn't feel good" about her body, and was struggling with her fluctuating weight when she was invited to the 2015 Met Gala. But her stunning floor-length, figure-hugging, backless Vera Wang dress really helped her accept her shape and her size, causing it to be one of her favorite looks of all time. And ours!
"I fluctuate a lot with my weight. I remember this night specifically: I didn't feel good about my body," the "Love On" singer confessed. "So what was really amazing was that I actually got a chance to work on the dress that fit my body. I had such a beautiful time shaping this dress."
"I think that we came together and built something really beautiful and something that fit me really well," Selena continued, before adding: "That was one of the moments I realized I don't need to have that 19-year-old body shape anymore, because I'm not."
Fan Comments
"The way she said 'I fluctuate a lot with my weight' with such self-acceptance and neutrality was so comforting to me," gushed one fan in the comments section of Vogue's video. "Yeah she is being real and relatable. Unlike many other celebs won't open up their flaws and stay rigid," replied one fan, as another added: "She's so real and genuine! Thank you for this great point you made!"
"She just made me realize that it is ok to lose your teenage body and embrace a womanly figure. And what a relief that she fluctuates like so many other women in the world. Good job Sel!" exclaimed another fan.
"It's shocking how Selena keeps pointing out when her weight was fluctuating because I think most of us would have never noticed," noted another fan. "I always thought she looked beautiful, and I still do. You can tell that Selena genuinely wants people to love themselves, the supporters and haters and everyone in between. Thank you Selena for staying true to yourself. Stay vulnerable," they added.
"It's so great that she was open about her weight fluctuations and how she felt in different outfits. She looks amazing in every single pic," raved another fan. "As someone who has struggled with weight issues, I very much appreciate her honesty about her weight fluctuations," commented another, as someone else said: "I hope she realizes how precious she is."