Taylor Lautner Stands Up For Selena Gomez Amid Body-Shaming Backlash

February 27, 2025: Hollywood star Selena Gomez’s recent appearance at the SAG Awards caught netizens’ attention, with many trolling her for weight loss.

Social media users noticed that, compared to 12 months ago, the 32-year-old actor and singer was noticeably slimmer, with some accusing her of using Ozempic. Following body-shaming abuse against Gomez, her former boyfriend, Taylor Lautner, took to Instagram and called out the trolls.

Taking to Instagram, Taylor shared a powerful post from influencer Alex Light, who called out the contradictory nature of the criticism Selena faced. Alex wrote, “Selena was mocked last year at the SAG Awards for putting on weight, told to go on Ozempic. At this year’s SAG Awards, she’s slammed for losing weight, mocked for allegedly being on Ozempic. This isn’t just about Selena; it’s about the impossible standards placed on all women. No matter what we do, someone will have an opinion. So let’s remind ourselves: our bodies are ours, not up for public discussion.”

Taylor added his own words to the post: “It’s a cruel world full of hate out there. You can never please everyone, nor should you have to. In my experience, it doesn’t make the words sting less, it just refocuses you onto what matters. And it sure isn’t the shape, colour, or appearance of your body. Daily reminder to all of us to not forget how beautiful you are inside and out. …and be a little bit nicer.”

His message resonated deeply with Selena, who saw the support from Taylor and countless others who spoke out against the toxic culture of body shaming. For Selena, it was a reminder that there were still people who valued kindness over cruelty, who understood the impact of these hurtful comments.

As she reflected on the attention, Selena remained resolute in her belief that her body, her health, and her journey were her own to define. She wasn’t perfect, but she was worthy of respect, just like everyone else.

Selena knew she had faced many battles before, and this one wouldn’t break her. With her head held high, she stepped into the event, knowing that while the world would always have opinions, she would continue to live for herself—not for the trolls or anyone else’s standards. And with the support of friends like Taylor, she felt stronger than ever.

In a world that often demanded perfection, Selena had learned that true strength came from within—and that kindness, both to herself and others, was the most powerful thing she could offer.