Taylor Lautner Defends Selena Gomez Against Body-Shaming Critics

Taylor Lautner has publicly defended Selena Gomez against body-shaming comments following her appearance at the 2025 SAG Awards, where some noted her slimmer figure. He criticized the negative remarks on social media, stating, 'It's a cruel world full of hate out there,' and emphasized that people should focus on inner beauty rather than physical appearance. Lautner shared a side-by-side photo of Gomez from the 2024 and 2025 awards, highlighting the harsh comments directed at her. He encouraged kindness and reminded everyone of Gomez's beauty inside and out, posting alongside her empowering song 'Who Says.' Additionally, hosts on 'The View,' Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin, also defended Gomez, pointing out that her weight fluctuations are related to her lupus treatment. Gomez herself has been open about her health issues and their impact on her body image.