Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer. After appearing on the children's series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), she received wider recognition for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 until 2012.
Gomez also starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), and Monte Carlo (2011). Thereafter, she focused on more mature roles in Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), and The Dead Don't Die (2019). She voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise, and serves as an executive producer of the Netflix television drama series 13 Reasons Why (2017–present) and the Netflix documentary series Living Undocumented (2019).
Selena Gomez Gets Candid About Weight Gain From Lupus Meds
etcanada.comSelena Gomez wants everyone to feel good. In a TikTok Live session, the “Only Murders in the Building” star opened up about the weight gain effects she’s experienced due to her Lupus medications. READ MORE: Paul Rudd Spills On ‘Only Murders’ Role, Working With Selena Gomez She explained that when she’s on the meds, “I tend to hold a lot of water weight, and that happens very normally, and then when I’m off of it, I tend to kind of lose weight.” “I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going through, and nobody knows the real story, I just want people to know that you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful,” Gomez continued.
And yeah, we have days where maybe we feel like s**t, but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself, and my medications are important, and I believe they are what helps me,” she added. READ MORE: Selena Gomez Has Shed Her Past As A Disney Kid But Admits ‘Sometimes I Get Triggered’ The singer and actress also said she’s “not a model, never will be,” though she clarified, “I think they’re awesome, mind you, but I’m definitely not that.” Finally, she left fans and haters alike with the message: “I just wanted to tell you I love you guys, and thanks for supporting me, and understanding, and if not, go away, cause honestly I don’t believe in shaming people for body, or anything.”
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