Selena Gomez caught vaping in Taylor Swift wedding video sparks fan backlash
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Selena Gomez has found herself at the center of online controversy after fans spotted her vaping in a behind-the-scenes wedding video filmed by Taylor Swift. The short clip, which first appeared on Swift’s Instagram Stories before spreading across social media platforms, showed Gomez being fitted into her wedding gown before what appeared to be a vape pen was seen in her hand.
But she has lupus!
Selena Gomez using a vape at her wedding, her irresponsibility with her health is truly alarming.
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The incident quickly divided fans, with some criticising Gomez for her behaviour during the event, while others defended her right to make personal choices. “Selena vaping at a wedding while Taylor’s filming is so unserious,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another commented, “She’s grown, but it’s still disappointing to see.” Others took a more sympathetic view, arguing that Gomez was not doing anything illegal and that the backlash reflected an unhealthy obsession with celebrity conduct.
Gomez appeared to notice the camera and attempted to conceal the vape, but not before fans captured screenshots that went viral. Some described the moment as “hilarious,” while others labelled it “disgusting.”
Neither Gomez nor Swift has publicly commented on the viral clip. Representatives for both artists have declined to issue statements.
This is not the first time Gomez has been spotted vaping. Earlier this year, footage shared by fan accounts showed her using a similar device while getting ready for an outing with Swift. Though it remains unclear whether the vape contained nicotine, CBD, or another substance, speculation has swirled about whether Gomez uses it for medical reasons, given her history with lupus.