Selena Gomez, a global treasure and owner of the best side-eye in the business, is here to set the record straight: she’s no one’s victim. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 32-year-old actress and singer opened up about her life post-My Mind & Me, the 2022 documentary that had us all reaching for tissues and reevaluating our emotional support snack choices.
The doc gave fans a front-row seat to Selena’s journey, including her bipolar diagnosis and the highs and lows of fame. But not everyone clapped for the show. Some decided to slap a “victim” sticker on her, and Selena is having none of it.
“I’m Medicated and Thriving, Thanks!”
Selena didn’t hold back. “That documentary was a snapshot—like a moody Instagram photo from 2017. I’m not there anymore because now, I’m properly medicated, seeing actual humans, and taking care of myself,” she said. And honestly, isn’t that the energy we all need?
She went on to praise vulnerability like it’s the newest Taylor Swift album: “Being open like that? Terrifying. But I did it hoping someone out there would feel less alone. I wanted people to understand, ‘Oh, she wasn’t flaking on those tours because she hates us—she was literally going through it.’”
But did everyone get the memo? Nope.
Victim Label? Never Heard of Her.
Apparently, some have missed the inspirational vibe and went straight for the pity party. Selena’s response? A diplomatic side-eye. “It’s funny,” she said, probably not laughing at all, “because the stuff I’ve been through? Yeah, it’s heavy, but I’m one of the strongest people I know. So, no, I don’t like the V-word.”
We’re guessing this is the same group that thinks bread crusts are scary and prefers ketchup over any real spice.
The Hollywood Pigeonhole
Selena also dished on her career, pointing out that Hollywood likes to typecast her as “soft-spoken” or the “underdog.” While she didn’t explicitly say it, you could almost hear the unspoken “ugh.”
“Look, I get it. People see me and think, ‘Here’s a fragile flower,’” she explained, possibly while rolling her eyes. But considering her track record—chart-topping hits, a hit show (Only Murders in the Building anyone?), and a makeup line that makes you feel like an artist—Selena is anything but predictable.
The Final Word
So, what’s Selena’s takeaway from all this? She’s out here living her best, healthiest life, stronger than your Wi-Fi signal on a good day. And for anyone still stuck on the victim narrative, Selena’s got one thing to say: “Not today. Not ever.”
Cue mic drop and a glorious walk into the sunset.
