After it was revealed that a battle with lupus was the reason behind Selena Gomez's unexpected hiatus earlier this year, she's been refreshingly candid about the status of her condition. The latest? It's improving.
Since telling fans she'd undergone rounds of chemotherapy to fight off the autoimmune disorder back in October, the "Hands to Myself" singer explains that she now feels better than ever. "I waited for the right time to talk about it because I am in a great place and I'm very healthy," she tells Billboard in a new interview. "I'm not trying to be loud about it: It was time to use my platform to help."
"It has been overwhelming and the response has been very supportive, which is nice," Gomez adds. "But it still makes me a little uncomfortable."
While her honesty has caused slight anxiety, it's nothing compared to how she felt keeping her struggle a secret. "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," she has admitted. "I wanted so badly to say, 'You guys have no idea. I'm in chemotherapy. You're a–holes.' I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again."
Which just goes to prove what we knew all along: There's no stopping our girl, Sel.
Follow Marie Claire on Instagram for the latest celeb news, pretty pics, funny stuff, and an insider POV.
Stay In The Know
Marie Claire email subscribers get intel on fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more. Sign up here.
-
Zendaya Thinks It’s “Very Odd” That People Are So Interested in Her Onscreen Kissing Scenes
“If there was somebody else here, you probably wouldn’t ask that question.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
-
Catherine Zeta-Jones Loaned Her Daughter an Iconic Ungaro Dress from 1999 to Celebrate Her 21st Birthday
The pink slip dress is older than Carys herself.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
-
Let Dua Lipa's Metallic Bag Convince You to Go for Silver
The singer embellished her latest outfit with bold silver earrings and a radiant Gucci bag.
By Lauren Tappan Published
-
Sarah Hyland and Adam Devine Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'
The 'Modern Family' stars reunited for the 'Pitch Perfect' spinoff series.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
-
The 78 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes of All Time
Honestly, we're impressed.
By Charlotte Chilton Published
-
Super Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young Woman
From childhood snapshots to portraits as a young princess, beautiful and rare photos of the late Queen Elizabeth as a young woman.
By Mehera Bonner Published
-
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's Relationship: A Timeline
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has ascended to the throne as king.
By The Editors Published
-
Who Is Next in Line for the British Throne, Explained
And yes—Harry and Archie are still in the line of succession.
By Andrea Park Published
-
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
68 Times the Kardashians Posed Fully Nude and Owned It
And we mean fully nude—as in, not a shred of clothing.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
-
Who Is Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles's Fiancé and NFL Player?
"The easiest yes!" Simone wrote about the couple's engagement.
By The Editors Published