Selena Gomez’s remark about one of her photoshoots has started an intense Twitter debate circling body positivity.

The singer mentioned in an interview that she was ‘ashamed’ after doing an album cover.

Here is everything you need to know.

Selena Gomez expresses that she was ‘ashamed’ of working on an album cover

Selena Gomez recently sat down for The Hollywood Reporter’s comedy actress roundtable. She was joined by Amy Schumer, Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Quinta Brunson, and Tracee Ellis Ross.

The video clip was uploaded on the official YouTube page of The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.

During the conversation, Schumer asked the musician about being sexualized at an early age when she suddenly rose to prominence after performing in Disney shows.

The Good For You hitmaker responded with, ‘I actually did an album cover and I was really ashamed after I did it.’

She added, ‘I had to work through those feelings because I realized it was attached to something deeper that was going on. And it was a choice that I wasn’t necessarily happy that I made.’

The artist continued that while she is not an ‘overly sexual person’ there were times when she would ‘like to feel sexy’. 

Although the 29-year-old producer did not reveal the album’s name, fans suspect that she was referring to the cover art of her 2015 record, Revival.

A look at Selena Gomez’s Revival cover

Selena Gomez’s black and white Revival album cover made headlines in 2015.

The artist shared the sensual image on all her social media accounts.

A stark nude Gomez stares into the camera as she skilfully covers her breast with crossed legs and arms.

At the time, the Wizards of Waverly Place actress told MTV that the picture is a ‘beautiful representation of where I am.’

Moreover, it was highlighted that Revival’s cover inspiration came from Christina Aguilera’s 2002 album Stripped.

Fans react to Selena Gomez’s comment

Selena Gomez faced criticism when some users believed that the singer meant she was ‘ashamed’ of what she did.

However many fans came to rescue their idol on Twitter. They hit back at users for misconstructing her comments.

One user said, ‘Some of you got the Revival cover art comment wrong because you were missing context. So, please watch the scene correctly and notice the real meaning Selena meant.’

Another wrote, ‘Some of you are very weird about Selena saying she feels uncomfortable about the Revival cover. Like sure, it is a very good cover but shaming her for not liking it??? Losers.’

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