Selena Gomez has revealed that frequent nicotine vaping changed her voice, as she opened up about how difficult it has been to quit the habit. The singer and actress also used the moment to warn fans against starting to vape.
In a video shared on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Gomez spoke about the change in her voice and her past use of nicotine vapes.
“I’m not gonna be able to change my voice. I vaped nicotine a lot,” she said, explaining that she believes the habit changed the way she sounds.
The 34-year-old star also spoke honestly about the challenge of giving up nicotine. She encouraged people who already vape, as well as those thinking about trying it, to stay away from the habit.
“Nicotine is so hard to quit,” Gomez said. “If you're going through it or if you're even trying to vape, it's just not worth it.”
Gomez added that she has stopped vaping and hopes to continue staying away from it. Although quitting has been difficult, she shared an encouraging message for people facing similar struggles.
“I just hope I can keep it up,” she said, before reminding her followers that they can get through difficult experiences too.
Selena Gomez Responds to Comments About Her Voice
Changes in Gomez’s speaking voice have been discussed online for years, with clips of interviews and public appearances leading fans to question why she sounds different from her earlier years.
The singer had previously spoken about her voice during an Instagram Live session in December 2025. At the time, she said her throat sometimes swells internally, but she did not give a full explanation for the changes.
Her latest comments offer more insight into her own experience, as she now connects her past nicotine vaping to the change in her voice. However, she has not shared a detailed medical explanation, and her comments do not establish that vaping is the only possible cause.
Gomez also responded to people who may not like the way her voice sounds now. With humour, she told listeners that they could simply choose not to listen if they did not enjoy it.
Her message has brought fresh attention to her voice, but it also highlights the difficulty of quitting nicotine. By sharing her experience, Gomez is encouraging fans to think carefully before taking up vaping and supporting those who are trying to stop.
