Actor Taylor Lautner, who is a former lover of actress and singer Selena Gomez, has responded to criticism about changes to her appearance. The relevant statement appeared on his Instagram page.

The "Twilight" star circulated again a post that included a collage of two photos of Gomez taken from the Actors Guild Awards in 2024 and 2025. In it, Internet users compared Gomez's appearance and accused her of plastic surgery. 

However, her former beau decided to respond to the haters' comments. "It's a cruel world full of hate. You can never please everyone and you shouldn't. In my experience it doesn't make the words any less hurtful, it just refocuses your attention on what matters. Let this be a reminder to all of us to remember how beautiful we are inside and out," he said. 

Earlier, 32-year-old Selena Gomez explained the reason for her extreme weight loss. Her comment, posted on TikTok, was spotted by the Daily Mail. The 32-year-old star, who attended the Actors Guild Awards in a tight outfit, thrilled the crowd with her new look. Some fans suggested that the celebrity was taking the diabetes drug Ozempic, which is also used for weight loss. 

In turn, Gomez admitted that she lost weight due to illness. "It makes me sick. I have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth - ed.) . It's getting worse. I don't care that I don't look like a normal person. I don't have a body like that. End of story. No, I am NOT a victim. "I'm just a person," she said. | BGNES