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“I’m not a victim, I’m only human”

Haters can troll all they want but Selena Gomez shake off all the negativity!

The “Only Murders in the Building” actress reminded fans and critics that she’s not a celebrity. be confused with. Several syllables applauded body-shamers who suggested she wasn’t confident in her figure.

Contrary to speculation, Selena Gomez confirmed it not only she trusts her body but in all forms in which it appears – even when it is down with an appearance of bacteria. The artist is no stranger to sitting in business like a boss.

Selena Gomez slams critics’ perception of her body

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Gomez hit the red carpet for her new movie “Emilia Pérez,” which premiered last week in Los Angeles. She flaunted her legs in a black dress designed with a thigh-high slit and matched the theme with black heels.

Although she looked stunning, some critics were unhappy with her poses. These individuals noticed that Gomez mostly posed with her hands over her stomach and concluded that she was “hiding” her figure.

Those claims took over the comments section of a now-deleted TikTok post, but Gomez found out in time to leave a response. She slammed the unsolicited narrative about her red carpet look, per TMZwriting:

“This makes me sick… I have SEBO in my small intestine. It lights up. I don’t care if I don’t look like a sick figure. I don’t have that body.. Ending of story. No, I am NOT a victim. I’m only human.”

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an abnormal growth of bacteria in the small intestine. It can cause unglamorous symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea or constipation, per MayoClinic.

This Clapback wasn’t Gomez’s first rodeo

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Gomez’s recent altercation with trolls isn’t the first time she’s had it been forced to address the changes in her body. explosion covered her 2023 clapback to body shaming due to weight gain.

These critics slammed the “Wizards of Waverly Place” alum for looking “a little silly” at the 2023 Golden Globes. An individual he even told him straight up that it was “time to get in shape.” However, such mean comments just bounced off her confident skin.

Gomez broke her silence about online hate in an Instagram Live session with her younger sister. She positively acknowledged her weight gainsaying: “I’m a little big now because I had fun on vacation…But we don’t care.”

The Disney alum said she’s ‘perfect’

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Just as she seemed unfazed by critics’ comments about her weight gain, Gomez echoed similar sentiments in April 2022. She slammed haters on TikTok for complaining about her body.

“So me be trying to stay lean, but I went to Jack in the Box and got four tacos, three egg rolls, onion rings, and a spicy chicken sandwich, Gomez began. “But honestly, I don’t care about my weight because people mess with it anyway.”

“‘You’re too small.“You’re too big.”“That doesn’t fit.”“Meh meh meh meh.” B-tch, I’m perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? bye she ended the video. Gomez’s refusal to be offended by trolls may stem from her own mental health journey.

The founder of Rare Beauty reveals how she protects her peace

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Gomez is a long-time advocate for mental health and continued to preach about protecting one’s peace at the Rare Impact Fund’s second annual event in October 2024. explosion shared that she revealed her method of keeping sane, saying:

“Try not to isolate yourself. I think it’s important to have moments alone, but when you isolate yourself, sometimes those feelings can only stay bottled up.”

Gomez also stressed the importance of having a sound support system, noting that no man is born a island. “Find someone you can trust and tell your heart to,” she said, reiterating that the person must be trusted to keep secrets.

On Selena Gomez’s Mental Health Journey

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Gomez was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018 and once told how an episode of psychosis affected her. According to the multi-syllable star, she had to “relearn certain words” while in drug detox.

“It’s just that I was away. There was no part of me that was more there,” Gomez recalled. She noted that accepting her diagnosis was a challenge because she not only had to acknowledge it, but also learn to live with it.

Gomez said her condition also affected her memory and she would forget the location while talking to people. Furthermore, she claimed that she could “remember only fragments” of this particular period.

The “Single Soon” singer finally took time off for treatment at a treatment center in Connecticut following her diagnosis. Her treatment plan is apparently aimed at those who have lived an “always on” lifestyle.

Considering her past struggles, it’s no surprise that Selena Gomez doesn’t let the haters bother her. But will they get the grade?