Selena Gomez Flaunts Her 'Real' Body Shape at 33 in a Pink Swimsuit During Her Cabo Vacation – Photos

The singer and actress's latest vacation photos are drawing widespread attention. During a recent trip to Cabo, the 33-year-old stepped out with confidence, and the online reaction quickly followed.

Selena Gomez was spotted soaking up the sun at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos, spending the day out on the water with friends. She kept her look effortless and chic.

The candid vacation moments, shared in a recent Instagram post, quickly sparked a wave of admiration online.

In the beachside snapshots, Gomez looks relaxed and at ease as she enjoys time by the water with friends. Wearing a soft pink tube-style swimsuit and a wide-brim straw hat, she kept the look understated yet polished, perfectly complementing the laid-back luxury of the setting.

The candid images quickly drew attention online, with fans filling the comments section with admiration. Many focused on how relatable and confident she looked in the unfiltered beach shots.

"So happy she look like any other woman in the world😍😍," one person wrote. Another commented, "Natural body. Beautiful." Someone else remarked, "Real bodies still exist in Hollywood ❤️."

On the same platform, someone else said, "She looks great. Just a normal female! ❤️" Another chimed in, "Unbothered billionaire happy, thriving and living her best life as she should 👏."

The supportive reaction reflects a broader appreciation for authenticity — something Gomez has openly embraced over the years.

A Personal Message Behind the Photos

Gomez has previously addressed body image in a deeply personal way on her Instagram Stories. In one image, she posted an older beach photo of herself in a zebra-print bikini and acknowledged that she no longer looks the same.

In another post, she shared a more recent photo of herself wearing a strapless swimsuit while standing on a boat ladder. There, she expressed pride in who she is today, acknowledging that she sometimes forgets it is okay to simply be herself.

Her message of acceptance came with a deeper backstory.

How She Handles Body Criticism

Now, Gomez prioritizes her mental health through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a form of talk therapy the Cleveland Clinic describes as helping people accept their reality while learning how to change harmful patterns.

She has described the process as "peeling away layers" and connecting emotional dots. Through that work, she began examining why certain remarks affected her so deeply.

"I got stung by a person saying I was fat. Why is that [emotion] coming up?" Gomez recalled, illustrating the internal dialogue she now practices when difficult feelings surface.

She acknowledged that weight-related comments have long been a sensitive subject, especially during periods when medical treatments caused physical changes.

Therapy helped her trace those emotional reactions back to a specific period in her life when she was dealing with medical issues that led to weight gain.

By unpacking those experiences, she came to understand that present-day comments were triggering memories and insecurities tied to that vulnerable time in her health journey.

Gomez explained that DBT encourages active participation, sometimes using guided prompts to unpack emotions. "You just definitely have to be willing to do the work, and that part can be tricky," she said.

That process, she said, ultimately led her to a more secure place, one where outside opinions no longer dictate how she feels about herself.

In the same interview, Gomez shared that this mindset also shapes how she approaches her career and personal life. "I am going to be in this moment. And who knows, in a couple years I could be done, and that's fine," she said. "I just need to make sure that while I'm here, I do the best I can."

Gomez's renewed confidence hasn’t gone unnoticed in her recent public appearances.

In February 2025, Gomez brought old Hollywood glamour to the 31st SAG Awards in Los Angeles. Her photos wowed fans with her timeless fashion, but it was her noticeable transformation that sparked discussion.

Gomez wore a custom black off-the-shoulder Celine dress with a structured bodice, deep V-neckline, and thigh-high slit, perfectly highlighting her leaner frame. She completed the look with black strappy heels and shimmering statement rings, adding a modern twist to the classic silhouette.

Her dark bob, styled sleek and parted down the middle, framed her face, while bold red lipstick and soft eye makeup sealed the Old Hollywood aesthetic. Her radiant smile and confident posture made her one of the evening's undeniable standouts.

What People Are Saying

Online users didn't hold back their thoughts. "She's lost a ton of weight!" one commenter exclaimed. Another added, "Yass skinny girl." One netizen remarked on Gomez's noticeably slim figure, while another admired her beauty, calling her the real-life version of a fairytale princess.

A third chimed in, "she dropped POUNDS wow, looks good, ozempic or not (everyone stop hating 😬) [sic]." Someone else suggested that her radiant glow might be a result of being in love, while another praised her choice of attire, describing it as both "beautiful and appropriate."

That year's look marked a noticeable shift from her appearance at the same ceremony in 2024, where she embraced a softer, more classic style.

Selena Gomez’s Previous SAG Awards Look

She wore a sleek, figure-hugging white gown with a subtle shimmer, featuring a scoop neckline, delicate straps, and a soft train, creating an understated yet elegant silhouette.

Her fuller figure, soft glam makeup, and voluminous hairstyle gave her a fresh-faced, natural look. This appearance reflected a time when Gomez was open about her health struggles, which had influenced both her physical transformation and public presence.

Choosing Health over the Spotlight

In a 2019 interview with People, Gomez spoke candidly about her decision to step back from the spotlight. "I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off," she explained.

She also thanked her fans for their support and expressed hope that her story would encourage others to prioritize their own health.

This decision followed her ongoing battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and can affect different parts of the body. Gomez revealed that the condition brought unexpected challenges, including anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.

Experts praised her for speaking openly about her health. Kenneth M. Farber, co-CEO and co-president of the Lupus Research Alliance, commended Gomez for raising awareness, noting that many people don't realize lupus can also impact mental health.

A source close to Gomez clarified that her time away wasn't related to alcohol or substance abuse but was a personal decision after months of not feeling like herself. The source added that clearing her schedule gave her the space to focus fully on her health and future happiness.

Gomez first confirmed her lupus diagnosis in 2015, revealing that she had undergone chemotherapy during a break from her "Stars Dance" tour in 2013.

Alongside her diagnosis, Gomez opened up about more health struggles.

The Health Battles That Shaped Her Path

Family played a central role in Gomez's life, and she made her desire to have children clear. As a godmother to her cousin's two children, she experienced the joys and challenges of parenting up close.

However, these moments also highlighted the challenges the singer faced. In a moment of candidness with Vanity Fair, Gomez revealed, "I haven't ever said this, but I unfortunately can't carry my own children. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby's in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while."

Although upsetting, she seemed at peace. "It's not necessarily the way I envisioned it," the singer explained. "I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone. [But] I'm in a much better place with that. I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me."

What's more, the singer is looking forward to becoming a mother in any way. "At the end of the day, I don't care. It'll be mine. It'll be my baby," she added.

Her health challenges have been a major part of her journey toward this acceptance. In 2017, she underwent a kidney transplant, a procedure that ultimately saved her life. The kidney was generously donated by her close friend, Francia Raisa.

Gomez publicly thanked Raisa and her medical team for their support during one of the most difficult periods of her life. "I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much, sis," she wrote on Instagram.

Her journey with health didn’t stop there. Gomez disclosed in 2020 that she was living with bipolar disorder. During an Instagram conversation with Miley Cyrus, she revealed that understanding her condition helped her feel less fearful.

"It doesn't scare me once I know it," Gomez said, adding that learning more about her mental health allowed her to take control of her narrative.