Overview
- In fan-recorded clips from the livestream, Gomez said, “My throat kind of swells inside sometimes,” adding, “There’s no excuse, I don’t really care.”
- Multiple outlets reported the remarks came during a Dec. 16 Instagram Live that was reposted on X after fans asked about changes in her speaking voice.
- In a separate clip the same week, she addressed discoloration above her lip as melasma from sun exposure and encouraged followers to use sunscreen.
- Coverage places her comments within years of public discussion about lupus and treatment effects, including inflammation, weight fluctuation, tremors, and arthritis.
- Fans widely praised her straightforward response, underscoring her pattern of managing her health narrative directly on social platforms.