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Why Selena Gomez says scrutiny about her weight has made her 'a tad bitter'

Selena Gomez shares how constant public scrutiny about her weight has affected her self-image, saying it has made her feel "a tad bitter." Gomez reflects on the pressures women face in the public eye.

Selena Gomez opens up about the impact of public scrutiny on her weight and self-image during an interview with Jay Shetty on On Purpose. Photo: Yahoo! News Canada
Selena Gomez opens up about the impact of public scrutiny on her weight and self-image during an interview with Jay Shetty on On Purpose. Photo: Yahoo! News Canada

Selena Gomez has opened up about the constant public scrutiny surrounding her appearance, particularly regarding her weight. In a candid interview with Jay Shetty on the popular podcast On Purpose, Gomez revealed that the constant judgment has made her "a tad bitter."

She discussed the harsh pressures that come with being in the public eye, emphasizing how hard it has become to please people and how damaging it can feel to be constantly criticized.

Selena Gomez speaks out on the constant pressure of public scrutiny

In a recent interview, Selena Gomez speaks out about how people have always publically discussed her weight. She described the incredible toll it has taken on her mental health and how it has made her "a tad bitter" about life. Gomez highlighted the fact that since she has been in the spotlight since her childhood, she has been hearing about it for a long time.

The actress also pointed out how women are way more scrutinized than men, and face an incredible amount of judgment regarding their looks. "Women have it much harder," she said, and revealed that it makes it difficult to feel comfortable in her own skin.

Selena Gomez on impossible Hollywood standards

Gomez also revealed that beauty standards are not the only ones she faces every day. She says that she is often criticized for not being "white enough" or "Mexican enough" and it complicates her relationship with the public.

She further explained how these quick judgments are often based on prejudice rather than who she really is, but she still continues to navigate similar challenges.

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