Selena Gomez Faces Backlash for ‘Cruel’ Comment That Left Rare Beauty Model in Tears

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00:00Selena Gomez faces backlash for cruel comment that left rare beauty model in tears.

00:06Selena Gomez's comment about using real people for rare beauty upset a model and sparked emotional backlash.

00:13She takes great pride in her successful cosmetic brand.

00:16At Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, the pop singer contrasted real people with models to signal authenticity and minimal Photoshop.

00:25A young model said the remarks hurt her feelings and made her cry.

00:28She wanted her brand represented by natural features and little Photoshop.

00:33The pop singer discussed the type of people she has working for her rare brand.

00:37She noted she prefers to work with real people versus models.

00:41Her comment was intended to connect the brand to authentic faces, not polished campaigns.

00:47Two weeks ago, leaders from pop culture and major industries, from Meghan Markle to Kamala Harris,

00:52gathered in Washington, D.C. for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit.

00:56One of the guests was Selena, who has taken rare beauty to the next level while launching the Rare Impact Fund

01:02to make mental health services more accessible to young people globally.

01:06Not only does she sell products that fans and customers love, but she's also turned it into a philanthropic brand.

01:13During her interview, the Only Murders in the Building star emphasized authenticity in branding and advertising,

01:18stating,

01:18We don't use models.

01:21We use people who I have felt they can be your best friend.

01:24I want something real, she continued.

01:27Some felt the Disney alum went too far, reading the contrast as implying not all models are real enough,

01:33even if the intent was to stress everyday connection.

01:36One model, anonymous, told the U.S. Sun the remarks really upset her.

01:41She had worked with Rare Beauty in 2024.

01:43I actually cried when I heard Selena's comments, the model told the publication.

01:49She feared they might not work with her again after the summit remarks.

01:52I was already having a bad day and was feeling really sensitive and emotional, she recalled.

01:57It's degrading and embarrassing.

01:59I hope she chooses her words more wisely.

02:02As reported by the publication, other models shared disappointment and said her message,

02:07Even if misconstrued, came across as unnecessarily cruel.