Taylor Lautner just broke the internet (or Instagram) by standing up for his ex, Selena Gomez.
The singer-actress has recently been hit with tons of body-shaming comments on social media over her weight. And here to save the day was none other than her ex-boyfriend, Mr. Taylor Lautner.
The actor reshared a story on IG featuring a distasteful post comparing Selena’s figure from last year to her look at this week’s SAG Awards.
With Who Says (aka the ultimate self-love anthem by Sel) playing in the background, Lautner urged people to be kinder and remember that looks aren’t what really matter. He wrote:
“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, color or appearance of your body. Daily reminder to all of us to not forget how beautiful you are inside and out…and to be a little bit nicer.”
Taylor knows a thing or two about unrealistic beauty standards. The actor spent years being pressured to maintain a “perfect” body while working on Twilight, which resulted in him having “body issues.” So, yeah, he can totally empathize with Selena.
But while this news has pulled at some heartstrings, it’s also reminded fans that urm, yeah! Selena and Taylor once dated! And what better time to look back at their relationship together than now?
Here’s a friendly reminder that Selena Gomez and Taylor Lautner once dated
In case your 2009 memory is a little fuzzy, let’s take it back to the golden era of Twilight mania and Wizards of Waverly Place obsession. That’s when Taylor Lautner and Selena Gomez had a small fling for a few months.
The famous couple met while working in Vancouver. Selena was filming Ramona and Beezus and Taylor was working on Twilight: New Moon, but due to media pressure, the relationship didn’t last long.
In a 2009 interview with Seventeen, Selena spilled:
“Kristen [Stewart] was staying in my hotel. He would visit her, so we were constantly running into each other in the lobby — and we ended up meeting. We would go out to lunch and dinner, but I knew he had paparazzi following him and I had paparazzi following me. So, we literally just wanted to hang out, go bowling and stuff, and it went a little too far, I think. People were getting a little crazy about us.”
Best believe this was one of Selena’s greatest loves! She added:
“But it was fun – I went to Vancouver thinking I was going to focus on my work, but instead I got to meet him, and it ended up being the best thing ever. He is so sweet. Taylor has made me so happy. I didn’t know I could be that happy. You probably see it in the pictures! I’m like smiling so big.”
Taylor Lautner Just Won the ‘Best Ex’ Award
Lautner’s sweet gesture didn’t go unnoticed by fans. His kindness toward Selena — and the overall healthy vibe of their past relationship — has fans officially crowning him “the best ex.”
“Taylor launter is the supportive Ex bf everyone needs,” one fan wrote on X. While another added, “he is one of the best ex in the industry.”
And it’s not just because of Selena! Let’s not forget he also dated Taylor Swift back during her Speak Now era (yes, the album that Lautner inspired). Fast-forward to today, and the two are still besties — which only adds more points to Lautner’s Best Ex Ever status.
So basically, if you were ever “Team Jacob,” time has clearly vindicated you!
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