Selena Gomez took to Instagram on Monday to share a genuine message about embracing the natural changes our bodies go through over time. The multi-talented beauty, also known for her commitment to promoting body positivity, posted a couple of Instagram Stories featuring a comparison between an old bikini photo and a more recent one.
In the throwback picture, Gomez is seen rocking a zebra-printed string swimsuit, with a caption that reads, “Today, I realized I’ll never look like this again.” Transitioning to the next slide, she shared a recent photo of herself boarding a boat in a stylish black-and-white swimsuit.
With a heartfelt caption, Gomez expressed her pride in embracing her imperfections and emphasized the importance of being true to oneself. “I’m not perfect, but I am proud to be who I am… Sometimes I forget it’s OK to be me.”
This isn’t the first instance of Gomez candidly discussing her views on body positivity. Recognized for her witty and confident responses to online criticism, she previously shut down body-shamers after the 2023 Golden Globe awards. During an Instagram Live session, she humorously remarked, “I’m a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays. I mean, right? But we don’t care.”
In 2022, Gomez shared a playful TikTok video where she sat on a boat in a one-piece swimsuit, lip-syncing to a viral sound that humorously embraced the idea of embracing one’s real body without any need to conform.
