Selena Gomez Reveals Vaping's Shocking Impact on Her Voice: 'So Stupid!'
Selena Gomez candidly revealed that vaping nicotine has permanently altered her voice, sharing her personal struggle to quit and warning fans about its dangers. While excited to have stopped vaping, she encouraged others facing difficulties, acknowledging that her health conditions like lupus could also impact her vocal quality. Her upcoming show, Only Murders in the Building, is also mentioned.
In a recent candid revelation, singer Selena Gomez openly shared with her fans the detrimental impact that vaping nicotine has had on her voice. Through an Instagram Story post on Sunday, October 18, the 34-year-old artist detailed her experience, stating, “I’m not gonna be able to change my voice. I vaped nicotine a lot … Nicotine is so hard to quit, and I think I just wanted to say, if you’re going through it, or if you’re even trying to vape, it’s just not worth it. It’s so stupid, and it’s changed my voice.” Her honesty extended to her musical output, as she advised fans who might not like her altered vocal quality to simply “Just don’t listen to it.”
Gomez, who has often been noted for her husky and sometimes raspy voice, expressed excitement about having successfully quit vaping. “I just hope that I can keep it up,” she shared, offering a message of hope and resilience to her followers: “If you are going through something, you can get through it too. It sucks.” This personal account sheds light on the challenges of addiction and the physical consequences of vaping.
The dangers of vaping nicotine are well-documented by health organizations like the Cleveland Clinic, which lists risks including addiction, asthma, cancer, lung scarring, chronic coughing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the mouth and throat. These health concerns underscore the severity of Gomez's warning.
Her recent confession also provides context for past remarks about her vocal characteristics. Last December, during an Instagram Live session, Gomez briefly touched upon her “vocal quirkiness,” mentioning, “Sometimes things happen. I get weird. My throat kind of swells inside sometimes. That’s all,” without offering specific details at the time. This current explanation clarifies the potential cause of some of those vocal changes.
Beyond vaping, Selena Gomez has consistently been transparent about her struggles with health conditions such as bipolar disorder and the autoimmune condition lupus. Lupus, in particular, can contribute to vocal fatigue, hoarseness, and an altered vocal quality, suggesting a multifaceted influence on her voice. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the London-focused sixth season of her Hulu comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, which is set to return on December 8.