Selena Gomez is setting the record straight about speculation surrounding her cosmetic procedures. The 32-year-old Emmy-nominated actress has been the subject of rumors for years, and she recently decided to address them directly.
The controversy began when Selena commented on a year-old TikTok video by Marissa Barrionuevo, a physician’s assistant at a plastic surgery office known for speculating about celebrities’ cosmetic work. Interestingly, in Selena’s case, Marissa chose not to speculate.
“I literally have no idea what she’s gotten done, and I think she’s been through so much in her life, especially medically related,” Marissa said in the video. “I don’t think it’s fair to speculate whether or not she’s gotten cosmetic things done. I don’t know what to attribute any of these changes to. When it comes to botox and filler, I do these things when I’m pretty confident I know what someone has gotten done, but when it comes to Selena, I literally have no idea what to attribute.”
Selena, clearly frustrated by the ongoing speculation, took to the comments section over the weekend. “Honestly, I hate this. I was on stripes because of a flare-up. I have Botox. That’s it. Leave me alone,” she wrote, addressing the constant scrutiny she faces.
Marissa responded with a new video, where she expressed her regret for any distress caused to Selena. In the caption, she wrote, “Although I always try to lead with grace and mindfulness, I am sorry this upset you (and I understand why it did). I decided to stop making videos like this last year because of the negative impact it can cause. It was never my intention. Ily I hope we can move past this and be besties.”
In her video, Marissa continued to support Selena’s plea for privacy. “I totally understand you still not appreciating it, and I’m not sure if this was a response to me, or to just the comment section, or the whole thing. I think it was probably just the whole thing,” she said. “You don’t owe it to anyone to tell us why you don’t look the same as you did when you were a teenager, or in your 20s… I am sorry if that made you feel any sort of way. I adore you.”
Selena’s candid response to the new video was heartwarming. “I love you. Not about you. I just get sad sometimes,” she commented, clarifying that her frustration was not directed at Marissa personally but at the broader issue of invasive speculation about her appearance.
This incident highlights the pressure and scrutiny celebrities face regarding their looks. Despite their fame and success, they are often subject to intense public scrutiny and criticism. For Selena, who has been open about her struggles with lupus and mental health, the constant speculation about her appearance can be particularly painful.
Selena has been vocal about her health issues, including her battle with lupus, which led to a kidney transplant in 2017. These health challenges have undoubtedly affected her appearance, and she has been open about the physical and emotional toll they have taken.
Despite these challenges, Selena remains a powerful advocate for self-love and acceptance. Her response to the cosmetic surgery speculation is a reminder that everyone, regardless of their status, deserves respect and privacy.
