Date 12/12/2016 - News People
Selena Gomez spent part of 2016 away from the public eye, taking care of "her lupus-related side effects." In August, the pop star made an announcement that she'd be taking some time off when her Revival tour finished. In an interview with People magazine she said, "As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways. I've discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges." After spending months away from social media and the paparazzi spotlight, Gomez returned for the 2016 American Music Awards on November 20 and has been making appearances here and there ever since, easing her way back slowly.
