Selena Gomez has revealed that frequent nicotine vaping changed her voice and warned fans that the habit is “just not worth it”.
The 34-year-old singer and actress discussed her struggle with nicotine addiction in a candid Instagram Story after years of public speculation about why her voice had become deeper and raspier.
“I’m not gonna be able to change my voice. I vaped nicotine a lot,” Gomez said.
“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.”
She described her decision to start vaping as “so stupid” and added: “It changed my voice.”
Selena Gomez says she has stopped vaping
The Only Murders in the Building star said she was excited about giving up vaping but acknowledged that remaining nicotine-free could be challenging.
“I am really excited because I stopped, and I just hope I can keep it up,” she told her followers.
Gomez also encouraged other people struggling to quit nicotine, saying she believed they could overcome the addiction.
Although she expressed regret about how vaping affected her voice, she appeared to dismiss criticism from people who dislike how she now sounds.
Previous explanation for voice changes
Gomez previously addressed questions about her changing voice during an Instagram Live in December 2025.
At the time, she explained that her throat sometimes swelled, affecting the way she spoke. She briefly appeared to reference medication before stopping herself and saying that “sometimes things happen”.
Gomez has lived with lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation, and has openly discussed how the illness and its treatment have affected her body.
She has also spoken publicly about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
However, in her latest statement, Gomez specifically identified frequent nicotine vaping as a reason her voice had changed.
Warning about vaping addiction
Nicotine is highly addictive, and people attempting to stop using it can experience strong cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Vaping is sometimes promoted as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, but it is not risk-free. Health authorities warn that inhaling vape aerosols can irritate the throat and lungs, while repeated exposure may affect the respiratory system.
Gomez said she wanted to share her experience to discourage others from starting.
“It’s just not worth it,” she said.
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