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Selena Gomez Says Vaping Has Changed Her Voice
Selena Gomez has spoken about the effect of nicotine vaping on her voice, revealing that the habit became difficult to quit and may have caused lasting changes to the way she sounds. The singer and actress also used the opportunity to warn others against taking up vaping, describing her experience as a regret.
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In an Instagram Stories video shared on October 18, Gomez admitted that she had vaped nicotine extensively. Reflecting on the consequences, she suggested that her voice had changed in a way she might not be able to reverse. Her comments offered a glimpse into the personal cost of a habit she had struggled to leave behind.
Gomez also acknowledged how challenging nicotine dependence can be. Although she did not go into detail about how long she had been trying to quit, she said she had stopped vaping and hoped to continue.
During an Instagram Live in December 2025, Gomez spoke about changes in her voice, revealing that her throat sometimes swells internally.
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Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2015 and underwent a kidney transplant two years later after complications from the disease. Her close friend Francia Raisa donated the kidney. Lupus can also cause inflammation that affects the voice box, potentially leading to hoarseness or changes in voice quality.
Although Gomez suspects vaping contributed to her vocal changes, the cause has not been medically confirmed.
Gomez has said she hopes to remain vape-free, though it is not yet known whether her voice will return to its previous state.
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