Back in early 2014, it seemed like Selena Gomez was going through a rough patch. She canceled World Tour stops in Australia and Asia before checking into checking into rehab, fueling rumors that the singer and actress was battling alcohol or drug addiction problems following her break up with Justin Bieber. Although her spokesperson denied rumors of substance abuse, tabloids went wild.
Now, the real reason for Selena’s rehab stay is revealed: she was getting treatment after finding out she had lupus. Speaking to Billboard magazine, Selena explained:
“I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy. That’s what my break was really about. I could’ve had a stroke. I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re assholes.’ I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again.”
Gomez’s break was met with tons of speculation in a time she wanted to keep private, which, frankly, pissed her off.
“I’m so fucking nice to everybody and everyone is so vile to me. I’ve been working since I was seven. I’ve been a UNICEF ambassador since I was 17. It’s so disappointing that I’ve become a tabloid story.”
Selena also addressed the body shaming issues that came up earlier this year when she posted a photo of herself in a bikini.
“That was the first time I’d experienced body shaming like that. I believed some of the words they were saying. When somebody else has your self-esteem in their hands …”
Now, it seems Selena is beyond in love with her body and healthy. Who cares what the haters say?
[Story via Billboard]
