19 October,2026 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Selena Gomez. Pic via Instagram
Singer and actor Selena Gomez has opened up about the impact vaping has had on her voice, revealing that she has quit nicotine vaping and is hoping to stay away from the habit. The 34-year-old took to her Instagram Story on Sunday, October 18, to address people who have criticised how her voice sounds.
In a candid video message, Gomez acknowledged that she could not change her voice and shared what she believes contributed to the change. "I'm not gonna be able to change my voice," she said, before admitting that she had vaped nicotine extensively. She also spoke about how difficult it can be to quit the habit, using her experience to caution others against starting.
"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," she said. Gomez went on to address those who dislike her voice, making it clear that she did not expect everyone to enjoy listening to her.
"It's so stupid, and it's changed my voice. If you guys don't like listening to my voice, that's totally understandable; I don't mind. Just don't listen to it. Just don't listen," she said. The singer also shared an update on her efforts to quit vaping, revealing that she has stopped and is determined to maintain the change.
"But I am really excited because I stopped and I just hope I can keep it up. It's really hard, but know if you are going through something, you can get through it too. It sucks," Gomez added.
Her message highlighted the challenges of quitting nicotine while encouraging people who are struggling with the habit to keep trying. She did not share further details about how long she had been vaping or how long she has been nicotine-free.
Despite opening up about a personal struggle, Gomez has several projects lined up. She is set to return for the sixth season of Only Murders in the Building, alongside co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin. The upcoming season of the hit mystery-comedy series will take the characters to London, where they will investigate a new case.
Gomez is also attached to the upcoming animated film Not Alone, in which she will lend her voice to Fran, described as a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world's first plant-fuelled rocket. The project also features Timothee Chalamet.
With her latest message, Gomez has turned criticism of her voice into an opportunity to speak candidly about quitting vaping and encourage others to move away from nicotine.
