Taylor Lautner Defends Selena Gomez from Negative Comments About Her Body

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Secondupdate.com – Actor Taylor Lautner has shown his support for Selena Gomez, who frequently receives negative comments about her body on social media.

According to a People report on Thursday (Feb 27), Lautner reshared a post from body positivity influencer Alex Light on his Instagram Story.

In the post, Light highlighted the contradictory comments Gomez has received about her body over the years.

 “The world out there is cruel and full of hate. You will never be able to please everyone, and you don’t have to,” Lautner wrote.

He also emphasized that negative comments may not lessen the pain but can instead make someone more focused on the criticism they receive.

“And most importantly, it’s not about your shape, color, or appearance. As a daily reminder, let’s not forget how beautiful you are, inside and out,” he added.

Lautner also urged people to be more mindful when using social media and to treat others with kindness.

Selena Gomez and Ongoing Body Image Criticism

Alex Light’s post shed light on how Gomez has often been criticized for her weight. In 2024, many commented that she had gained weight, while in previous years, she was praised for looking slimmer.

Recently, the narrative changed again, with some speculating that Gomez was using weight-loss drugs due to her noticeably thinner appearance.

Gomez has previously explained that her weight fluctuations are due to her health condition. She was diagnosed with lupus and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017. Additionally, she experiences high blood pressure, which has contributed to changes in her body weight.

 “I have lupus, kidney issues, and high blood pressure, so I’ve faced a lot of health challenges. That’s when I really started paying more attention to body image issues,” she said.

Through Lautner’s statement and Light’s post, many hope that people become more aware of the impact negative comments can have on a person’s mental health.