Published By: Dishya Sharma
Last Updated: October 04, 2023, 09:33 IST
Selena is currently seen in Only Murders In The Building. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Selena Gomez revealed that it was her final breakup with Justin Bieber and her bipolar diagnosis in 2018 that ultimately led her to bid farewell to Instagram.
Selena Gomez holds the title of the most followed woman on Instagram. However, in 2018, the actress made the decision to delete the app and hand over control of her account to an assistant. Now, in an interview, Selena has revealed that it was her final breakup with Justin Bieber in the spring of 2018 that ultimately led her to bid farewell to Instagram as well. Speaking to Fast Company, Selena recalled, “I had just gotten my heart broken. I didn’t need to see what everyone was doing. Then there were those moments of not feeling positive about how I looked because of what I’d see on Instagram. Wow, I wish my body looked like that.”
The Wizards of Waverly Place actress also shared her struggles with body image as she transitioned from her teenage years. She expressed how challenging it was to witness her body evolving, leading to discomfort when none of the sample sizes seemed to fit anymore. She also spoke about the unrealistic expectations placed on women. She said, “Although how unrealistic is it to expect a normal woman’s body not to change?”
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber ended their years-long on-again, off-again relationship in 2018. Around that very same period, the songstress was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 2020, she talked about her diagnosis publicly on Miley Cyrus’ Instagram Live show, Bright Minded. “I grew up being a people pleaser. I had a responsibility at a very young age and young people were looking up to me. I didn’t know who I was. Having that responsibility would make me walk on eggshells a lot.”
Currently, Justin Bieber is married to Stephen Baldwin’s daughter Hailey, while Selena has publicly confirmed that she is happily single and fully embracing life on her own terms.
Recently, Selena shared a sneak peek into Rare Beauty’s office space. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Selena wrote, “After 3 years. We were able to make our home cozy! @rarebeauty.”
Workwise, Selena Gomez has been working hard to expand her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, launched in September 2020. The launch of new products continues to empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness. Selena also surprised her fans with a brand-new song titled Single Soon on August 25, 2023. She is set to star in director Petra Collins’ upcoming thriller film called Spiral.
