Benny Blanco recently talked about Selena Gomez’s eating habits during a live “Goop” conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow. The producer revealed that despite being surrounded by Hollywood wellness culture, his wife still loves burgers, fries, and fast-food breakfasts. His comments caught Paltrow off guard. This is especially because the chat took place during an event associated with her lifestyle brand.
Benny Blanco Shares Selena Gomez’s “5-Year-Old Child’s” Diet That Shocks Gwyneth Paltrow
During the live discussion, Benny Blanco admitted that Selena Gomez’s eating habits are “like a 5-year-old’s.” according to page sixShe revealed that she prefers comfort food rather than health-focused food. “This morning I walked in and she was eating at Jack in the Box at 6:45 in the morning,” Blanco said. He added that Gomez usually reaches for “burgers and fries” and joked that she enjoys “whatever is bad for your diet.” Gwyneth Paltrow immediately reacted with surprise and laughed, “This is not approved by Goop!”
The clip went viral online in part because Paltrow has spent years promoting wellness culture through “goop.” In particular, the brand is closely associated with healthy food and lifestyle trends. So when Blanco described Celie’s love of junk, the “Thanks for Sharing” actress, who was sitting right next to her, was stunned.
However, Gomez has never really behaved like a person pursuing a strict diet culture. Over the years, she has spoken openly about living with lupus and how the medication affects her body and weight. 2023 during tiktok live“When I’m taking (my medication), I gain a lot of water weight,” she explained during a 2023 TikTok Live. She further said, “I am not a model, I will never become one.”
The “Calm Down” hitmaker also talked about how the constant comments about her appearance affected her mentally. according to TodayIn 2019, Gomez admitted that body shaming “really upset me a little bit.” This happened after social media users repeatedly criticized her changing weight. Lately, she has leaned toward food-related projects. Her HBO Max series “Selena + Chef” features her learning recipes from professional chefs while mocking her lack of kitchen skills.