The speculations surrounding Selena Gomez‘s face never stop. The singer and Disney actress recently appeared at the Rare Impact Fund Benefit, organized by her brand, Rare Beauty. While some were impressed by her new look, others argued that she looked really old and worn down due to alleged plastic surgeries.
Gomez has been dealing with the plastic surgery allegations for some time. Fans have been criticizing her alleged use of Botox and fillers. In one of the video interviews during her appearance, fans noticed some not-so-impressive changes in her face.
Selena Gomez shares heartfelt tips on maintaining positivity through difficult days and opened up about her goals for the Rare Impact Fund. pic.twitter.com/kxwsGdXRmp
One fan mocked the Only Murders in the Building actress, pointing out that it was hard to tell her age these days. Many fans agreed, sharing that her makeup and facial changes made her appear significantly older. Some even went on to share that Gomez should fire whoever’s doing her makeup. Some of these comments read:
Shes in her 30s btw. . .i think its hard to tell these days. https://t.co/hEeqTHY1uC pic.twitter.com/F95JrVw0J4
Why did she do this to her beautiful face?
She looks so 🤢 she’s not that old and whoever did her makeup fire them
However, the previous video could’ve been taken from a weird angle, as fans had more positive things to say about other photos from the event. One fan shared that she was looking more like herself in these photos. Another fan had no idea why a few fans were criticizing her for her looks. Some of these comments read:
Selena Gomez looks gorgeous at the Rare Impact Fund Benefit https://t.co/F7UtZP3xbV
Ok, she's looking more herself here. I think there was swelling before?
she looks beautiful, I don't understand why people were saying she was ugly
SHE IS THE ICON
Last year, fans took the plastic surgery debate to the singer herself, who talked about her Botox procedure in a 2024 TikTok video. She shared, “Honestly I hate this. I was on stripes because of [a] flare up. I have Botox. That’s it. Leave me alone” (via Billboard). Fans of Gomez claimed that her lupus diagnosis essentially caused her facial changes.
Selena Gomez’s Appearance in New Music Video Also Sparked Similar Debates
Selena Gomez released the music video for her latest single, “In The Dark,” which was featured in the second season of the Netflix series “Nobody Wants This.” Her face was evidently different from her usual look, as fans noticed high cheekbones, slick jawlines, and a piecey fringe that replaced her usual blunt bob cut.
Gomez appeared in a black leotard and glossy leather jacket in the video that resembled the music videos of the ’80s. Some fans argued that her facial changes were intended to bring a retro vibe to the video. However, others brought up the plastic surgery allegations.
Selena Gomez looks stunning for the “In The Dark” music video. pic.twitter.com/DfIoLOxRTb
It wasn’t just her face that was scrutinized in recent times. The actress and singer has undergone a drastic change in her voice from her Disney days to her current deep voice. She appeared at the FortuneMPW Summit as the founder of her brand and shared some amazing insights with other brand owners.
However, some fans noticed something other than her business acumen during the discussion. Her voice has apparently changed, and for some fans, it was not a pleasant transition.
Has her voice always been this annoying? https://t.co/4yX95QjxLQ
Fans also noticed that it wasn’t just her lower-pitched voice but also her congested-sounding tone that made the voice change so apparent. While many attributed the voice change to her natural vocal maturity, some also had other theories.
Is Selena Gomez’s Facial Change Caused By Lupus?
One possible explanation that fans came up with for Selena Gomez’s drastic change in her face and her voice was her Lupus diagnosis. The Emilia Pérez actress was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2013, and she kept it under wraps before revealing it to the world in 2015.
According to a report by Healthline, the disease can affect a person’s joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. A side effect of long-term usage of certain medications for Lupus is ‘moon face’, which causes a puffy, rounded appearance to the face (as per the Cleveland Clinic).
Fans suggest that she might have sought help from Botox and fillers to cover up these side effects. Lupus can also cause inflammation in the vocal cords, thus changing a person’s voice. The disease may also cause vocal fatigue, hoarseness, altered voice quality, reduced vocal intensity, and voice cracks.
The People You Know singer opened up about her disease and shared that she was unable to carry children. Gomez told Billboard in 2015, “I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy. That’s what my break was really about. I could’ve had a stroke.”
She received a kidney from her friend Francia Raisa in 2017. In 2024, she told Time that the kidney transplant was working well for her. She also revealed to Amy Poehler that her lupus caused arthritis in her fingers.
She shared that it was the reason why Rare Beauty has accessible packaging. Gomez appears to be in a happy place in life right now, as she and Benny Blanco recently tied the knot in a star-studded Santa Barbara wedding.
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