Selena Gomez has said she will never be a model as she went after body shamers while revealing that her lupus medication is responsible for her weight gain.

The 30-year-old star – who recently shed light on having an assistant post on social media on her behalf – got candid as she took to a livestream on TikTok on Thursday  to take aim at those who have commented on her body.

The  Only Murders In The Building actress explained that she will ‘hold a lot of water weight’ due to several medications she takes and also encouraged fans to practice self-love even in moments of feeling shame.

The Lose You to Love Me singer – who has previously been vocal about her autoimmune disease diagnosis and mental health journey – also said: ‘When I’m off of it, I tend to kind of lose weight.’

While continuing to celebrate body positivity, the former Disney star expressed that the minor side effect is incomparable to her health: ‘My medications are important, and I believe they are what helps me.’

Selena Gomez gets candid on TikTok Live talking about her body

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Comparison: Selena is seen  at the MTV Video Music Awards back in August 2013 (left) and at the Golden Globes last month (right)

In response to the haters, she told them to ‘go away, ’cause, honestly, I don’t believe in shaming people for [their] body or anything.’

‘So, yeah, not a model,’ the cover star of Vanity Fair’s annual Hollywood issue said. ‘Never will be.’

She added: ‘And I think they’re awesome – mind you – I just, I’m definitely not that.’

The hitmaker then continued to encourage her fans to practice self-love and acceptance.

‘I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going through and nobody knows the real story,’ she said.

‘I just want people to know that you’re beautiful and you’re wonderful.’

The Wizards of Waverly Place alum also stressed the importance of her health over appearances.

‘And yeah, we have days where maybe we feel like s***, but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself,’ she said.

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‘I don’t believe in shaming people for [their] body or anything’: The 30-year-old star – who recently shed light on having an assistant post on social media on her behalf – got candid as she took to a livestream on TikTok on Thursday to take aim at those who have commented on her body

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‘So, yeah, not a model,’ the cover star of Vanity Fair ‘s annual Hollywood issue said. ‘Never will be’

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Candid: The Only Murders In The Building actress explained that she will ‘hold a lot of water weight’ due to several medications she takes and also encouraged fans to practice self-love even in moments of feeling shame, she is pictured in a selfie from last month

Selena Gomez enjoys time on set with Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep

She continued, ‘My medications are important and I believe they are what helps me.’

Last month, the Rare Beauty founder shut down more body shaming comments she received after attending the 2023 Golden Globes.

In an Instagram Live, Selena asked her nine-year-old half-sister Gracie: ‘I’m a little bit big right now, because I enjoyed myself during the holidays, right?’

Gracie appeared to agree before Selena added, ‘But we don’t care.’

In a 2018 social media post, Selena called out ‘the beauty myth’ following some unflattering photos.

‘I chose to take care of myself because I want to, not to prove anything to anyone,’ she wrote at the time.

The Lose You To Love Me singer announced she had undergone kidney transplant in September 2017 due to complications from lupus.

Her new kidney was donated by friend Francia Raisa, who Selena thanked in the announcement.

‘There aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa,’ said Gomez. ‘She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis.’

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The Lose You to Love Me singer – who has previously been vocal about her autoimmune disease diagnosis and mental health journey – also said: ‘When I’m off of it, I tend to kind of lose weight’

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Don’t mind the haters: In an Instagram Live, Selena asked her nine-year-old half-sister Gracie: ‘I’m a little bit big right now, because I enjoyed myself during the holidays, right?’ Gracie appeared to agree before Selena added, ‘But we don’t care.’