Selena Gomez’s Weight Loss Sparks Ozempic Rumors — Again

From real to really thin? Fans react to Selena Gomez’s body transformation.
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Everyone’s yapping about Selena Gomez again, Pop Tellers—this time, it’s not about a new single or Rare Beauty drop, but her body.

The internet is spiraling (once more) after Sel showed up to the 2025 Disney Upfront event on May 13 looking noticeably slimmer.

Just a few days later, more photos of the singer emerged, showing Selena looking thinner than usual, sparking a fresh wave of Ozempic rumors.

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For context, Ozempic is a diabetes drug that’s gone viral for its weight loss side effects—and it’s been the not-so-secret Hollywood skinny shot for a while now. Stars like Lizzo, Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor have even been accused of using it.

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Some Think Selena Has Lost Weight Due to Ozempic

Social media was quick to clock her snatched look and toss around the O-word. “Ozepic. She doesn’t even hide it,” one user wrote under the photos. “Benny Blanco eating all of Selena Gomez’s food for her cuz she’s on Ozempic” one critic tweeted. Another posted, “Wanna see Ozempic? Look at Selena.”

One more X user commented on the photos saying, “Not a single photo leaving the gym, yes a new victim of Ozempic.”

And sure, the timing tracks. Over the past few months, Sel’s been showing off a visibly slimmer frame—particularly at the 2025 SAG Awards and in a few paparazzi shots.

Whether this is normal weight loss or due to a weight loss drug, it’s the kind of transformation that makes the internet spiral.

Fans Say Weight Loss Is Because She Stopped Medication

But not everyone’s buying the Ozempic theory. A whole group of Selenators are reminding people that Selena has lupus, an autoimmune disease, and was previously on medications like steroids that caused water retention.

“I don’t think its Ozempic or Botox or photoshop, there are just days that her lupus isn’t acting up as much,” a stan wrote on X.

“She has lupus…this has always been her size until flair up or bad medication, this is her normal figure,” another supporter commented on Facebook. Others pointed out, “If it was [Ozempic] her face would look more sunk in tbh.”

Basically, fans are divided: is it meds, Ozempic, or just Sel finally feeling good again? I mean, she’s totally loved up lately (with Benny Blanco, duh)—and we all know that love brings out the best in you.

What Selena Has Actually Said About Her Weight

Selena has been outspoken about how lupus and her kidney transplant affected her appearance. Back in 2023 during a TikTok Live, Selena confronted the body-shamers saying, “I tend to hold a lot of water weight and that happens very normally, and then when I’m off it I tend to kind of lose weight.”

She continued, “I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what [you’re] going through, [when] nobody knows the real story… you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful.”

In a recent episode of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty Podcast, Selena got real about the constant weight chatter, saying she feels “bitter” over people’s comments. “Everyone just has something to say [about my weight] and it’s really making me sad,” she said. “Not even sad ‘cause, I’m not a victim, everyone — I just think it’s made me a tad bitter and I feel really guilty for saying that but it’s true.”

Even Selena’s ex-boyfriend came to her defense earlier this year. Taylor Lautner stood up for Selena when similar comments about her weight were circulating online, saying, “Daily reminder to all of us to not forget how beautiful you are inside and out…and to be a little bit nicer.”

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Some Fans Feel Let Down

Still, not everyone is cheering on her new look. Some longtime fans are feeling… kinda let down. It makes sense why some might feel betrayed. Selena was one of the few celebs who openly embraced weight fluctuations, especially when they were tied to her health.

In a world full of tiny waistlines and Ozempic whispers, she felt real—like someone who actually looked relatable. Her presence stood out against Hollywood’s copy-paste beauty standards. Now, with her sudden slim-down, some fans are left wondering if even Selena couldn’t escape the pressure.

People Are Comparing Her to Ariana Grande

And, of course, it wouldn’t be the internet without a side-by-side. Fans are comparing Selena’s weight loss to Ariana Grande’s dramatic transformation last year. WILD!

One thing’s for sure: Selena’s body will always be a hot topic—but maybe it’s time we just let her be. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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  • angela stephanou

    Angela is the Founder and Chief Editor of Pop Tales. With over a decade in writing, editing, and reporting on celebrities and pop culture, she oversees all content across the site. Angela covers it all, from breaking news and dating drama to celeb beauty and the best in movies and TV.

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