Selena Gomez Says She Was ‘Happier’ After Staying Away From Instagram

Selena Gomez, who is well-known for her acting and singing skills, recently talked about why she decided to stop using social media and how it made her happier overall. The multi-talented star, who has a large fan base on Instagram, feels that distancing herself from the platform was an important step in her quest for personal fulfilment.

Selena Gomez addressed her break during the 2024 TIME 100 Summit, emphasizing the need to separate from Instagram, where she is the most followed female. Despite her fame, she claimed to be overwhelmed by the constant influx of opinions and criticism from millions of followers.

Sensing her need for a break, Gomez handed her Instagram activity to her team for four years, which she described as really rewarding. “I felt like it was the most rewarding gift I gave myself,” she said. “I was more present. I was happier.” Her time off gave her a chance to reconnect with her humanity and experience the present moment, providing an enjoyable break from the pressures of social media.

Despite her digital detox, the singer remained busy in her professional life. While she is in New York City filming the fourth season of the critically acclaimed television series “Only Murders in the Building” with Steve Martin and Martin Short, she is also looking forward to the release of her forthcoming feature, “Emilia Perez,” which is scheduled for May.