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Selena Gomez says vaping altered her voice
First reported Oct 19, 4:57 AM ET · Latest Oct 19, 5:20 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 19, 7:01 AM ET
Where things stand
Variety and BBC News both report that the singer‑actress has said heavy nicotine vaping changed her speaking and singing voice, and that she has now quit.
What changed
The Variety piece adds that Gomez shared the comment in a brief Instagram Story video, while the BBC article simply notes her statement.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not explain whether medical professionals have evaluated Gomez’s voice changes or if the effects are reversible. Open
Background
Vaping refers to inhaling aerosolized nicotine from electronic cigarettes. Prolonged exposure to nicotine and other chemicals can irritate the throat and vocal cords, potentially affecting vocal quality.
What to watch
No further timeline or follow‑up actions are reported.
Timeline of reporting
- Selena Gomez Reveals Vaping Nicotine Changed Her Voice: ‘It’s Not Worth It’ — Variety
Selena Gomez said heavy nicotine vaping has changed her voice, and told fans she has now quit the habit. The singer, actor and Rare Beauty founder, 34, spoke about it in a video of roughly a minute posted to her Instagram Story on Sunday. “I’m not going to be
- Selena Gomez says vaping has affected her voice — BBC News
The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.
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