A video shared on X (formerly called Twitter) by user @MattWallace888 showing Selena Gomez at a Rare Beauty event in a London Space NK store has gone viral, drawing heavy online attention.
The clip reportedly shared on May 15, 2026, shows her interacting with her fans while wearing a navy peplum dress and red heels. However, the accompanying caption and presentation style of the post featured dramatic phrasing, quotes around her name and eerie background music, fuelling widespread speculation and debate online.
While some users focused on her appearance and body changes, others criticised the post as engagement bait, pointing to the sensational caption, “Something is very off,” as a tactic to trigger reactions ranging from her health issues to conspiracy theories.
Social media reacts to Selena Gomez’s recent spotting
As soon as the videos surfaced on the internet, they quickly grabbed attention and sparked debate. One user on X wrote, “She changed her face again!”
To which one replied and said, “She has lupus and had a kidney transplant. When someone with lupus has a flare, they have to take steroids, which cause temporary weight gain and water retention.”
One claimed that she had lost weight.
“What should be off? Normal celebrity behaviour for creating content to stay relevant. Without all that, she’d be just another slightly above-mid chick…” one added.
One expressed how pretty she’s looking: “She lost weight, looking healthier and prettier. She was just too shy for the reception
“There’s nothing off. She lost weight or got some sort of weight loss thing done. End of.”
While one commented on her height, “Selena was never tall. Why is she now?”
“She changed her face shape again.”
“Is it her big feet? She has really big feet”, another said.
“In the video from the London store event, Selena appears noticeably transformed, dramatically slimmer, with a more angular, sculpted face that stands out from her earlier softer, rounder features,” and more such comments.
X | @MattWallace888 | Rare Beauty Event Appearance Fuels Social Media Debate and Health SpeculationsSelena Gomez’s appearance over the years sparks online discussion
Selena Gomez has remained in the public spotlight since her early career days, and the recent comparisons of her past and present appearances have led to widespread online discussions. As she transitioned from a child star to an award-winning performer, she has also been open about her long-term battle with lupus, an autoimmune condition diagnosed in her early 20s that has affected her health and appearance through all these years, as per SheFinds.
However, social media users have been debating noticeable changes in her facial features over time, with some attributing them to natural ageing and health-related effects, while others speculate about possible cosmetic procedures based on the before-and-after picture comparisons.
X | @Daisy__Dash | Is Selena Gomezs Facial Transformation Real or Just Health-Related?Has Selena Gomez changed her face again?
The one question that kept popping up in the comment section was “Has she changed her face again?” Well, as per the multiple reports online, it suggests that she was diagnosed with lupus in 2014, which might be a key factor influencing her appearance.
The condition and its treatments, including medications like corticosteroids, are known to cause facial puffiness and fluctuations in weight.
Here are possible factors behind the changes:
- Lupus & medication effects: Treatments such as corticosteroids can cause facial swelling on the face and body, water retention and weight redistribution. It is also often called the “moon face” effect.
- Health management fluctuations: Sometimes changes in medication or dosages can lead to visible changes in facial fullness.
- Weight & lifestyle: This can be due to natural weight loss, or lifestyle adjustments can reduce the facial fat, creating a slimmer look over time.
- Ageing and styling factors: Normal ageing in her 30s, combined with skincare, makeup trends, lighting and camera angles, can be one of the reasons.
However, any kind of face surgery has not been reported so far, and the claims of netizens remain unverified.