In Brief:
- Selena Gomez, 34, said Sunday that heavy nicotine vaping changed her voice and that she has quit.
- She urged others to avoid vaping, saying it is "not worth it" and nicotine is very hard to quit.
- "Only Murders in the Building" returns Dec. 8 for Season 6, set in London, with Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Selena Gomez: Selena Gomez has a message for her fans. Heavy nicotine vaping has changed her voice. She says she has now quit.
The 34-year-old singer, actor and Rare Beauty founder shared the news Sunday. She spoke in a video message of about one minute.
Gomez was direct. She said she cannot undo the change to her voice. She admitted she vaped nicotine often. She said nicotine is very hard to quit.
Her advice was simple. Anyone struggling with the habit, or thinking about trying it, should know it is not worth it.
She called the habit foolish and said it has altered her voice.
She also addressed listeners who may not enjoy the new sound. She said she understands. She told them they are free to tune out.
Gomez said she is excited to have stopped. She hopes to stay nicotine-free. She admitted that it is not easy.
She closed on an encouraging note. She said anyone facing a tough time can get through it too. She added that the process is hard.
Fans have asked about her voice before. Last December, she answered several questions during a live session.
She did not mention vaping then. She said her throat sometimes swells on the inside.
Gomez has been open about her health for years. She has lupus. She received a kidney transplant in 2017.
She has also spoken publicly about her bipolar disorder diagnosis. She discussed it in the 2022 documentary "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me."
Her career remains busy. She stars in the Hulu comedy series "Only Murders in the Building."
She is also an executive producer. Steve Martin and Martin Short co-star.
The show returns Dec. 8 for its sixth season. The story moves to London. The season carries the title "Only Murders in London."
Gomez launched her cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, in 2020.
Follow Us
