Selena Gomez warns against vaping after nicotine habit alters her voice

Singer and actress Selena Gomez has publicly spoken out against e-cigarettes after heavy nicotine vaping altered her voice. Fox News, the Daily Mail, and Ireland's Classic Hits Radio all reported that Gomez addressed online critics who commented on her changed vocal sound, telling her followers that the habit was stupid and not worth it. [1][2][4]

The Daily Mail reported that the 34-year-old artist admitted to vaping nicotine frequently and spoke about how difficult the habit is to quit. Gomez explained that she could not change her voice back and urged her fans who are trying to vape to stop. [2]

Fox News reported that medical professionals are warning that her experience shows a broader health issue facing millions of e-cigarette users in the United States. While marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, doctors caution that e-cigarettes present serious health risks beyond vocal strain and airway irritation. [1]

Gomez began her career as a child actress on the children's series Barney and Friends before starring on the Disney Channel television show Wizards of Waverly Place. She later launched a successful music career, forming the band Selena Gomez and the Scene and releasing multiple albums. [7]