Overview

• On Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Gomez, 33, said lupus has caused arthritis in her fingers.
• She recalled struggling to open a water bottle before receiving the right medication, describing severe pain.
• She explained that her cosmetics line’s packaging was intentionally designed for users with limited hand mobility.
• Gomez said many illnesses are stigmatized and voiced a desire to help others feel supported in their health.
• She was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 after a friend donated an organ.