Selena Gomez sparked conversation as social media users believed that she looked 'unrecognizable' at the 2026 Emmys. Just a few months back, she ignited 'botched surgery' buzz.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleSelena Gomez's Louis Vuitton golden dress at the 2026 Emmys sparked conversation. She looked simply stunning as she slipped into the gorgeous piece, which she teamed with dewy makeup and soft curls. While a section of the netizens remained in awe of Selena's look for the day, another section was busy talking about her appearance, stating that she looked 'unrecognizable'.
Time and again, Selena Gomez addressed the buzz about her looks and denied going under the knife. She has also been open about the fact that she has had Botox. However, the conversation never stops. Recently, the conversation was sparked again as the singer walked the red carpet at the 2026 Emmys. Even before the award show, just a few months ago, Selena's fans felt she looked unrecognizable, and the conversation eventually turned to speculation about 'botched surgery'.
It was back in October 2025 when Selena Gomez released In The Dark. Selena described the song as 'a little nostalgic droplet'. For the unversed, it was featured as part of Season 2 of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. The video featured moody and retro vibes and also had some touches of 2010s electronic pop.
There is no denying the fact that the music was loved by Selena's fans, however, the conversation was about something else. In the video, the social media users felt that Selena looked unrecognizable. Some users assumed that her cosmetic procedure ended up being botched; on the other hand, some of the internet users argued that people should never comment on someone's body.
Selena's well-wishers and supporters defended her and hit back at the trolls, noting that another reason for the singer's changed look could be her ongoing management of lupus and other related medical treatments.
While plastic surgery is a wild topic of discussion, people often tend to forget that age, professional makeup, and even weight loss or gain could contribute to someone's changed look. On top of that, Selena herself has said that she doesn't like it when people make comments about her body. She also wrote in a TikTok comment that she only had Botox, while asking people to leave her alone.
The video was not something that discussed her alleged change in appearance; however, it was about a PA from Florida, Marissa Barrionuevo, asking others to stop spreading unverified claims about the singer. Selena added her opinion on the mean comments she gets, which often have no real basis. Selena wrote:
"Honestly. I hate this. I was on stripes because of flare up. I have Botox. That’s it. Leave me alone."
In 2023, some social media users, without any confirmation, started making assumptions about Selena's cheek implants. That person even carried out the thought in the singer's comment section. Selena, however, didn't sit quietly. She replied to the comment by stating, 'Hahahaha I’ve had Botox bb girl'. During an event, Selena Gomez said that, since she has been in the industry since she was seven, her views on beauty have totally changed, as she has always been in makeup.
What do you think about netizens' comments on Selena Gomez's alleged change in appearance?
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