Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin Slam Body Critics Following Selena Gomez’s Weight News
On the latest episode of *The View*, co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin passionately defended Selena Gomez against unwarranted body criticism that followed her appearance at the SAG Awards. The conversation kicked off after Gomez was spotlighted in a Glamour op-ed titled “It’s Okay to Feel Hurt When Celebrities Lose Weight—but Let’s Unpack It,” which stirred reactions over her visibly slimmer frame. Hostin, with her typical incisive questioning, addressed the celebrity culture that fuels such unsolicited scrutiny, pointing out, “Why look to a complete stranger for inspiration? You don’t know what’s going on in that person’s life.”
Both hosts emphasized that Gomez’s weight changes may be linked to her battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease she’s been open about. “She may have lost this weight for her health condition,” Sunny remarked, echoing the widespread sentiment that celebrities are people too, living with real struggles behind the glam. Whoopi concurred, stating, “It’s nobody’s business” how celebrities look or what choices they make concerning their bodies.
Gomez herself has had enough of the body-shaming buzz. In a candid reflection from a 2019 episode of *Giving Back Generation*, she shared that while she participates in red-carpet events, she’s blissfully unconcerned with online chatter about her physical appearance. “I don’t care to expose myself to everyone and hear what they have to say,” she declared, admitting that the harsh criticisms surrounding her weight really took a toll on her self-esteem. “I really noticed when people started attacking me for that,” she shared, illuminating how public perceptions can affect mental health.
This incident at *The View* is part of a larger trend where celebrities are increasingly standing up against body shamers. The likes of Ava Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon’s daughter have also shared their experiences with body judgments, with Philippe asserting that no one should be reduced to comments about their bodies.
The ongoing conversation about body image in Hollywood is increasingly seen as a vital step toward normalization and acceptance of diverse body types. As Lizzo, another vocal advocate, stated, “We need to protect our energy and be mindful of the ways we interact with each other as well as ourselves.”
Gomez, Goldberg, and Hostin represent a growing movement that pushes back against the toxic standards often inflicted by celebrity culture—reminding us that everyone, regardless of fame, deserves kindness and understanding.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Glamour, People Magazine, E! Online
