Selena Gomez is raising eyebrows and concern after a behind the scenes video appeared to show her using a vape pen, something fans weren’t expecting from the star, especially given her public health battles. The video, which quickly went viral after being posted by a fan account, was taken on May 31 while Selena was getting glammed up for a night out with her bestie, Taylor Swift. In the clip, Selena, dressed casually with her hair pulled back—can be seen holding what looks like a vape or e-cigarette and exhaling a puff of mist.
That one moment was enough to send social media into a frenzy.
“Isn’t she supposed to be living as healthy as possible with her condition?” one concerned fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another chimed in, “Vaping is just embarrassing, especially at her big age,” while a third added bluntly, “I would get so mad if I was the donor.” For context, Selena Gomez has lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect organs, joints, and even the brain. She was first diagnosed in 2013, made it public in 2015, and in 2017, she underwent a life-saving kidney transplant, famously donated by actress Francia Raisa. While it’s not confirmed exactly what was in the pen—nicotine, CBD, or even THC—some fans are speculating it could be for medical reasons. Selena has spoken candidly in the past about using medication to manage anxiety and the ongoing pain caused by her illness. Still, others worry that vaping could pose unnecessary risks to someone with a history of organ transplant and autoimmune complications.
Selena’s team has not commented publicly on the video yet.
The 31 year old singer and actress has been refreshingly honest about her health journey over the years. Her Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, offered a raw look at the emotional and physical toll lupus has taken on her life, including everything from flare-ups to mental health struggles. In December, Selena shared some hopeful news: her lupus was in remission. But fans now wonder whether moments like this one could compromise that progress. Regardless of what was actually in the pen, one thing is clear, when it comes to Selena Gomez, people are watching, and they care.
