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The Shocking Reason Selena Gomez Had Go To Therapy

Kaitlan Collins Contributor
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Selena Gomez had to go therapy because she said she was fat shamed so much.

During an interview with Us Weekly, the 23-year-old singer said she was constantly criticized about her body type.

“I’ve been working in therapy,” Gomez said Wednesday. “I’d land at the airport and people would yell out, ‘You’re fat!'” (SLIDESHOW: 13 Smoldering Photos Of Selena Gomez To Celebrate Her Birthday)

Selena Gomez in a bikini

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“It was awful.” (PHOTOS: Selena Gomez Forced To Hold Her Cleavage Together)

Photos of Selena Gomez in white swimsuit

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“I’ve been working since I was seven. This was the first year I ever dealt with anyone talking about my body. Even if I did gain weight, I’m fine. That’s what the picture represents.” (PHOTOS: Selena Gomez In New Bikini Photo: ‘There’s More To Love’)

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(Photo: Getty Images)

(Photo: Getty Images)

(Photo: Getty Images)

“I was really bummed when I found out all that stuff was going on. And that’s when I was like, ‘I’m so tired of feeling like I’m being pulled down by something.'” (PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston Inspired Selena Gomez’s Nude Album Cover)