Taylor Lautner publicly defended Selena Gomez as she faces continued body-shaming on social media. The Twilight actor took to his Instagram Story on Wednesday, highlighting a post from influencer Alex Light. This post underscored the contradictory comments about Gomez’s appearance during her red carpet appearances at the 2024 and 2025 SAG Awards.
The post by Alex Light revealed the harsh criticism Gomez faced: "Selena was mocked last year at the SAG Awards for putting on weight, told to go on Ozempic. At this year’s SAG Awards, she’s slammed for losing weight, mocked for allegedly being on Ozempic," Light wrote. This situation highlights the impossible standards placed on women, regardless of their public status.
Taylor Lautner, who has been open about his own struggles with mental health due to public scrutiny over his body post-Twilight, shared his perspective on the issue. He commented, "It’s a cruel world full of hate out there. You can never please everyone nor should you have to." Lautner emphasized that while negative words may sting, they help refocus on what truly matters.
Lautner concluded his message with an important reminder: "Daily reminder to all of us to not forget how beautiful you are inside and out. …and be a little bit nicer." His words serve as a call for greater compassion and self-acceptance in a world that often imposes unrealistic standards on individuals, particularly women.
